#23: Dalia Grybauskaitė’s Black-Belt “Steel Magnolia” Resolve
Dalia Grybauskaitė, known as the “Steel Magnolia,” was President of Lithuania from 2009 to 2019, confronting significant challenges posed by Russian aggression. With a background in economics and a black belt in karate, she became known for her honest communication style. Grybauskaitė took decisive actions to reduce Lithuania’s dependency on Russian energy while openly addressing geopolitical threats.
