"Disillusioned with Europe, Turkey Looks East
By Daniel Steinvorth in Istanbul
A Turkish policeman stands guard on a boat in the Bosphorus during the Organization of the Islamic Conference summit in Istanbul.
As European opposition to EU membership for Turkey grows, Ankara is looking to forge closer ties to its neighbors. Turkey wants to once again become a leading power in the Middle East -- but its relationship with Israel may suffer as a result."
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