Laura Mirachian: Se rinascessi, farei la diplomatica

“If I Were Born Again, I Would Choose Diplomacy Again”: Laura Mirachian This interview with Ambassador Laura Mirachian, one of the pioneering women of Italian diplomacy and a diplomat of Italian-Armenian heritage, explores her four-decade career at the forefront of international relations. From her mission in Belgrade during the Balkan wars to her roles within the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and as Permanent Representative to the International Organizations in Geneva, Mirachian reflects on leadership, negotiation, peacebuilding, and the evolving role of women in diplomacy. Her multicultural background, deeply rooted in her Armenian family history and in her father Coren Mirachian’s experience as a survivor of the Armenian Genocide, provides a distinctive perspective on resilience, identity, and intercultural dialogue. The interview also highlights her approach to diplomacy as an art of listening, understanding different perspectives, and seeking compromise. Through her personal and professional experience, Mirachian offers a compelling reflection on female leadership, multiculturalism, and the role of dialogue in addressing contemporary international challenges.