Fault Lines: Turkey from East to West

Turkey is often seen as the country that will bridge the gap between the West and the Middle East. At the moment Turkey is at a political crossroads itself, a crossroads that will define the very nature and future role of the country. With a large dyanmic and young population there is always the hope that a truly democratic and liberal country will emerge, and Turkey will be able to truly fulfill the role of a bridge between culture and religions.