Cathy Ashton
The Diplomat
People, composure and the difficult conversation held well.
Cathy Ashton is a seasoned diplomat with extensive experience in foreign affairs, particularly in managing delicate geopolitical situations. This interview reveals her thoughtful approach to leadership, characterized by a commitment to dialogue and collaboration in addressing global challenges.
“Was an extraordinary period, and I've written about particularly Egypt and Libya. But we were watching this dramatic, this heidal wave coming across essentially parts of the Arab world. We didn't really know what we were looking at, that it felt good, you know, you stood in Tahrir Square and people were coming up and h”
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“So, yes, I do hope there's a change of government, and I hope it's a Labour government, because whatever else, we need change now. I'm hoping that when they look at what needs to happen economically in this country and in terms of its standing and in terms of who we are and who we want to be and the pride that we shoul”
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“The answer was no. There were moments of deep satisfaction, even joy, and I made some of the best and closest friends of my life, but it was relentless. There was no time to be complacent or was another problem to try to solve. I was admired and hated in equal measure every day, and the hate got me much more in the adm”
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The Rest Is Politics: Leading — 35. Cathy Ashton: Dealing with Putin and Lavrov, Kosovo–Serbia, and 'radical humility'
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