U.S. Global Leadership Coalition (USGLC)

06/18/2026

Tomorrow, the U.S. and Australia face off in Seattle for !

But before kickoff, we're bringing leaders from both countries together off the field.

USGLC and U.S. Department of State are hosting Australia's Ambassador to the U.S. alongside American business and political leaders to discuss how sports, trade, diplomacy, and international assistance strengthen global partnerships.

Just ahead of the U.S. vs. Australia match in Seattle, USGLC will host a special event highlighting the importance of commercial diplomacy and strategic international assistance between the U.S. and Australia.

06/17/2026

Today's most pressing global crises were front and center at , where USA for UNHCR's Suzanne Ehlers, retired U.S. Army Lt. General Michael Nagata, Samaritan's Purse’s David Philips, and Prashanth Rajan of Mastercard discussed the important role of international assistance and diplomacy.

06/17/2026

How is the U.S. strengthening its economic edge amid growing global competition?

At , U.S. International Development Finance Corporation’s Bethany Aquilina Brez, CrossBoundary Group’s Thomas Flahive, and Foundation for Defense of Democracies's Bonnie Glick explored how U.S. economic tools and international assistance can reinforce our competitiveness—supporting stronger partnerships, more resilient markets, and long-term economic growth.

06/17/2026

How can the U.S. help American companies expand into global markets and create jobs at home?

At , leaders from the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA), Millennium Challenge Corporation - MCC, and U.S. Chamber of Commerce's U.S.-Africa Business Center discussed the tools that help American businesses compete and win.

06/17/2026

At , U.S. Department of Agriculture's Michelle Bekkering, Food for the Hungry's Jonathan Papoulidis, and Abt Global's Eric Reading discussed how the U.S. is shaping the future of global food security—advancing America's economic and national security interests while addressing growing hunger and food insecurity around the world.

06/17/2026

What does it take for the U.S. to keep disease outbreaks from devastating communities and reaching our shores? Vacour’s Matt Mowers, Friends of the Global Fight Against AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria's Mark Lagon, and Roche's Tisha Wheeler came together at to discuss the global health investments that build a safer and healthier America and world.

06/17/2026

At , 100+ veterans joined us in conversation with Vice Adm. John "Fozzie" Miller and former Under Secretary of State Andrea Thompson to discuss how a strong national security strategy requires more than military strength alone. Civilian tools of diplomacy and international assistance are central to keeping America safe and secure.

06/16/2026

What's next for international assistance at this moment of enormous global challenges?

Leading business, philanthropy, and policy heavyweights convened at for a bipartisan conversation on the future of foreign aid — and its imperative for advancing our security, prosperity, and values.

06/16/2026

Food security is national security.

At , U.S. Global Leadership Coalition (USGLC) Farmers for Prosperity and nationwide agriculture leaders came together to discuss how U.S. ingenuity, leadership, and generosity can protect and strengthen food security both at home and around the world.

06/15/2026

“If we want future generations to inherit a secure and prosperous America, we must continue making investments in international assistance, trade, and diplomacy."

Read more from Kansas Department of Agriculture Secretary Mike Beam in Topeka Capital-Journal 👇

Kansas Secretary of Agriculture Mike Beam argues that global trade and diplomacy are essential for local farms.