The Balkan Peninsula has re-emerged as a critical geopolitical battleground where global powers and regional actors compete for influence. Among these players, Turkey has pursued an increasingly assertive strategy under President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, leveraging its historical legacy and economic power to expand its footprint across Southeast Europe. This analysis examines Turkey's multifaceted approach to the region, assessing both its growing influence and the structural limitations that constrain its ambitions.