Hi Merav,

 

Sounds good. Let’s stay in touch. All the best and happy new year.

 

Cheers,

 

Soner

 

 

Hi Soner,

 

We decided to keep the learning day in its original date.

For now, we are not in a position to prolong the day in order to allow for a 60-75 minutes talk starting at 9:00 or 9:30 DC time. Should anything change, I will contact you.

Thank you for your willingness to assist us. We may turn to you later in the year when we deal with Turkey once again.

 

All the best,

Merav

 

 

Hi Merav,

 

Thanks for your email. I can do the 7^th, but it would still have to be a bit later. Would 9:00 am my time work?

 

Please let me know, Thanks,

 

Soner

 

 

Hi again,

Due to the lockdown in Israel, we are now looking into the possibility of advancing the day to Thursday, January 7^th. Would that work for you as well?

 

Thanks,

Merav

 

 

Hi Soner,

I'm afraid 9:30 is too late for us due to the time difference and the fact we begin at 8:30am.

Please let me know if that is prohibitive for you.

 

Thanks,

Merav

 

 

Hi Merav,

 

Thanks for responding to me so quickly. Can we make this 9:30 am my time in DC?  I may have something that morning. Also, can I give you a quick call on the phone to discuss some details?

 

Please let me know.

 

Thanks,

 

Soner

 

 

Hi Soner,

Attached please find info on the INDC.

I'd be happy to send any additional information – please let me know.

We can also set a zoom conversation if this is more suitable.

 

Please note that as of January 1^st my email address will change to MeravZafaryOdiz@idf.il

 

Best,

Merav

 

 

Thanks for the intro, Will!

 

Hi Merav,

 

Can you please send me more info?

 

Thanks and talk to you soon.

 

Soner

 

 

Dear Dr. Cagaptay,

 

Following Will's message, the talk that we are interested in is planned as part of a learning day on Turkey, which will take place on February 8th 2021.

If you are willing and available around 8:30am DC time, we would like you to focus in particular on Erdogan's vision and strategy, as other Israeli scholars and practitioners are expected to cover Turkey's history from the Emprie times to building a state, Turkey's political system, Turkey's economy, and Turkey's geopolitical considerations – from joining NATO to our days.

 

If relevant, we would be happy to provide additional information on the College and its academic program.

 

The talk is planned for an hour (45 minutes lecture and 15 minutes for Q&A).

 

I would appreciate your consideration.

 

Best regards,

 

Merav

 

Amb. Merav Zafary-Odiz

Chief Instructor

 

 

 

Dear Soner,

 

I hope this email finds you well! I hope you’re staying healthy and safe.

 

I’m reaching out to connect you with Ambassador Merav Zafary-Odiz, cced. Merav is the Chief Instructor at the Israel National Defense College, Israel's highest institution for training senior staff in the IDF, the security establishment, as well as senior officials in government ministries and agencies, for senior positions. I worked with Merav to coordinate several virtual lectures that Dennis gave to the Israel National Defense College earlier this year.

 

Merav wanted to ask you about your availability and willingness to give a Zoom lecture on Turkey on February 8^th—I will leave it to Merav to provide additional information.

 

All the best,

Will

 

Will Ellison

Research Associate and Personal Assistant to Ambassador Dennis Ross

The Washington Institute for Near East Policy

914 588 4527 | WEllison@washingtoninstitute.org​