WASHINGTON, DC – As world leaders gather in New York for the United Nations General Assembly, the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition (USGLC) released new polling results in the Wall Street Journal, which shows that the vast majority of American voters want the United States to lead on the global stage to confront our rivals and protect our security and prosperity.

At least 8 in 10 say the U.S. should play a leading or major role on the global stage. Fueled by concerns about compounding global threats, nearly 9 in 10 are concerned about rivals such as China, Russia, and Iran creating instability around the world, disrupting supply chains and threatening the economy.

More than 8 in 10 say the U.S. should invest in a smart balance of diplomacy and global development alongside a strong defense to advance American security and prosperity. And more than 7 in 10 believe theU.S. needs to be engaged in Africa, Asia, and Latin America to advance our own economic interests.

“At a time when it seems like Americans don’t agree on anything, perhaps it’s not surprising that voters across the political spectrum know that our engagement in the world is not a luxury, but a strategic imperative for our own security and prosperity,” said USGLC President and CEO Liz Schrayer. “Especially at a time when our rivals are playing to win, voters want us to show up in the world and lead.”

The results are based on an online poll conducted for USGLC by Mercury Analytics from September 11-13, 2024, where respondents were composed of 1,000 likely nationwide voters. The full poll results are available at USGLC.org/UNGA2024.