“The present — marked by wars, conflicts and instability in the world — requires a balanced political approach. One that is not solely run by strongmanship, which we often see expressed by male leaders cut from the same cloth. What European countries need is a delicate dance between a stout approach toward our adversaries, and a compassionate hand toward uninvolved civilians who often become collateral damage. With Europe recognizing the need for a balanced political approach, this trend should become a universal one, transcending European borders.” – Argues Monika Bickauskaite-Aleliune in her latest opinion piece for Stars and Stripes.

https://www.stripes.com/opinion/2024-05-09/future-european-leadership-female-13807250.html