On International Women’s Day, I had the honour of speaking at a panel discussion hosted by the Eurasia Policy Centre in the House of Lords. The theme for this year’s event was “Give to Gain,” a concept that reflects an important truth about progress for women: advancement rarely happens in isolation. It is the result of encouragement, mentorship, opportunity, and support that women extend to one another across professions, generations, and borders.
Throughout my career working in diplomacy, com