Meridian International Center and Gallup Launch the U.S. – Global Leadership Project

WASHINGTON, DC— The U.S.-Global Leadership Project is a joint effort between the Meridian International Center and Gallup to provide a comprehensive assessment of how the world views the leadership of the United States. The Project joins Gallup’s unique global public opinion data from more than 150 countries with Meridian’s leadership-focused context to create a powerful and useful barometer of the perceptions of U.S. leadership.

This launch will share insights into the perspectives that people in different countries have of U.S. leadership, and the factors shaping their opinions. Moving forward with information and events throughout the year, The U.S.-Global Leadership Project will 1) give public- and private sector leaders a better understanding of what is driving global views of U.S. leadership; 2) create a context for collaboration on how to improve those views; and 3) enhance U.S. public and private global engagement efforts.

WHEN:

Tuesday, February 8, 2010, 8:00 – 10:00 a.m.

WHERE:

Gallup World Headquarters, The Gallup Building
901 F Street, NW, Washington DC 20004

SCHEDULE:

8:00-8:30 a.m.: Arrival, breakfast & registration
8:30-8:40 a.m.: Welcome & Introduction of the U.S.-Global Leadership Project Ambassador Stuart Holliday, President & CEO, Meridian International Center
8:40-9:00 a.m.: Briefing on public opinion polling data in the U.S.-Global Leadership Track Jon Clifton, Deputy Director, Gallup World Poll
9:00-10:00 a.m.: Leadership discussion exploring the impact of international perspectives of U.S. leadership and what these relationships may mean for U.S. foreign policy and global engagement efforts.

WHO:

Senator Chuck Hagel, Co-Chairman of the President’s Intelligence Advisory Board and Chairman of the Atlantic Council
Ambassador Wendy Chamberlin, President of the Middle East Institute and former U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan
Mr. Clive Crook, Editor of The Atlantic, columnist for National Journal and The Financial Times