Women’s economic empowerment in the Middle East is not just a moral imperative but a strategic necessity. When women have economic opportunities and legal rights, economies grow, extremism declines, and societies become more stable. This, in turn, enhances global security—including the stability of the United States…

The U.S. Global Leadership Coalition (USGLC) hosted its annual 2024 Tribute Celebration, with a packed bipartisan crowd of nearly 800 business, military, NGO, and political leaders, including current and future Administration officials and Members of Congress from both sides of the aisle—to highlight the imperative of U.S. leadership in building a better world and a stronger, more prosperous America…

The world faces a daunting challenge: feeding a population projected to reach 9.6 billion by 2050. Meeting this demand will require a 60% increase in agricultural production, a feat complicated by climate change, resource scarcity, and geopolitical instability…

Amidst growing global food insecurity and the challenges posed by a rapidly changing world, few industries embody resilience and innovation like American agriculture. At its heart are the farmers, the lifeblood of our food supply. Earl Roemer, President and Founder of Nu Life Market, exemplifies the critical role agribusiness leaders play in ensuring not only national food security but also a robust global food system…

In our great state of Kentucky, one thing is certain: Leading globally matters locally to our communities and our families. Beyond keeping us safe from terrorism and international political instability, our global engagement helps create new markets for our proudest goods – from bourbon to beans to broncos…

Drug use and addiction is an ever-evolving public health crisis in the United States, with overdoses killing over 270,000 Americans in the past four years. Fentanyl, the primary killer, is often mixed with other more commonly used drugs like cocaine. Because Colombia supplies 90% of the cocaine consumed in the United States, combatting the root causes that lead to coca production can save thousands of American lives…

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi shocked the world when he decided to make Russia the destination of his first bilateral visit following his unprecedented third term reelection and his visit to the G7 Summit in Italy. While in Moscow, Modi signed a host of agreements with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on areas ranging from defense to science and technology to visa free travel…

The USGLC is proud to have a wide and deeply engaged coalition of government, business, military, faith, and humanitarian leaders committed to building a safer and more prosperous world for all. This month, in celebration of Military Appreciation Month, we are shining a spotlight on three of our USGLC state leaders, the impactful work they are carrying out as part of our Armed Forces, and why leading globally matters locally…

The USGLC is proud to have a wide and deeply engaged coalition of government, business, military, faith, and humanitarian leaders committed to building a safer and more prosperous world for all. This month, in celebration of Arab-American Heritage Month, we are shining a spotlight on two of our Advisory Committee members, the impactful work they are carrying out in their communities, and why leading globally matters locally…

Last month, the USGLC celebrated International Women’s Day by hosting a roundtable with Walmart and the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM). The event focused on educating and engaging leaders in Arkansas on the importance of development and diplomacy, while highlighting the work of Walmart and EXIM to empower women abroad and create jobs for workers here at home…