What place does Turkey occupy in the world today Is it a bridge between Asia and Europe or a bridgehead Is Turkey part of Europe In spite of the fine sentiments of Brussels and the desire displayed by all Turkish administrations for the past 15 years to become part of the EU a game of bluff seems to be unfolding marked by postponements hesitations and unspoken agenda. But this bureaucratic approach masks other pressing issues such as the question of military power Islam the Kurdish questions Cyp