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…

Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in China this week – his second visit in less than a year – meeting with senior officials to further the commitments made by Presidents Joe Biden and Xi Jinping at the Woodside Summit last November on counternarcotics cooperation…

The dual crises of nature loss and climate change threaten the health, security, and vitality of our shared planet. The magnitude of the challenges posed requires bold, ambitious, innovative, and durable solutions. As such, these solutions can emerge from many dimensions— private and public, through science, business, public policy, local commitments, and behavior change…

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 Women’s History 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.