A lot remains to be done when it comes to Turkish policies towards minorities.

Utah today remains a battleground for land-use policies.

But it's not clear yet whether Turkey sees this role as a supplement or alternative to EU membership.

But such an invitation and such a stand leads to irritations with the EU.

Turkey's behavior during the conflict shows that Turkey no longer is a typical Islamic country. But that's exactly what makes it less credible as a mediator.

In the second half of 2006, the big Cyprus dispute will happen.