In this issue, TPQ takes stock of Turkey’s EU accession process and addresses several key questions about Turkey’s pro-active role in neighboring regions: is the regional role Turkey aspires to complementary or contradictory to the coun -try’s EU vocation, is it motivated by vision or frustration, and how can it most ef -fectively support the long term goals articulated by Ankara? We are delighted to embark on this discussion with the two leading authorities on these issues today: Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu, who has set into motion the current foreign policy paradigms of Turkey, and Swedish Foreign Minister Carl Bildt, who has held the EU Presidency for the past six months. The global context, nuts and bolts, and opinions –ranging from skepticism to upbeat optimism– follow from the pen of authors of various backgrounds.