Inspired by Foreign Minister Davutoฤluโs Strategic Depth doctrine, Turkey has pursued a more active role in the Middle East and surrounding region. Bucking the trend of Turkeyโs secular Kemalist legacy, the government seeks to revive the glory of the Ottoman Empire and establish itself as a global power. The study examines the reasons behind Turkeyโs shift in policy, discusses Turkeyโs role in the โArab Spring,โ and assesses regional and global ramifications.