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World Affairs Council of the Desert

Global Perspectives You Will Get Nowhere Else...Come Join Us

World Affairs Council of the Desert provides an engaging, non-partisan dinner, social and speaker experience in a world-class setting you will get nowhere else in the Desert. Knowledgeable professionals from across the world address geopolitical, economic, educational and national security issues as well as the accelerating impact of technology on our way of life. 

Our October 20th Season Kickoff event headlines Reva Goujon, VP of Global Strategy for leading global strategic consulting firm Stratfor. Reva, a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and a respected voice on international affairs, sets the stage for our season with her engaging perspective on “America’s Future in a Changing World.” Register as soon as reservations are available as this event will be sold out.
 
Other programs will address America’s growing threats from technology that threaten our democracy from within and a sobering look at the dangers we face from lack of global military preparedness that can impact America’s position in the world. All of this and much more coming to you only from your World Affairs Council of the Desert.
 
Join us for an engaging World Affairs l 2020 Season providing global perspectives on the geopolitical, economic and technology 
forces shaping our world in 2020 and beyond.
 
Reserve your place NOW for an engaging season of global perspectives you will find nowhere else.

You are invited to experience “World Affairs” at beautiful Thunderbird Country Club
  • Meet and mix with “The Most Interesting Audience in the Desert”— others like you who are involved in the community and the world
  • Enjoy monthly dinners and engaging talks from international experts addressing critical national and global issues 
  • Make new friends at a Welcome Reception with Prosecco or sparkling water and hors d’oeuvres
  • Enjoy a fine dinner with wine and dessert
  • Events are held at Thunderbird Country Club in Rancho Mirage beginning at 5 pm and ending at about 8 pm
  • Memberships are limited
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Meet our Speakers for the 2019/2020 Season

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​​​Reva Goujon​
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​October 20, 2019
"2020: The Global
Inflection Point
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​Michael Kofman
​November 17, 2019
​"US and Russia: No Plan?
No Strategy? No Problem!"

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Paul Williams
​January 12, 2020
"Global Cybersecurity
Threats Facing America"
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L. Col Dakota Wood (Ret)
February 9, 2020
​"America's Military
Preparedness in Peril?" 
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Admiral Scott Swift (Ret)
March 8, 2020
"Forces Influencing America from the
​Pacific to the South China Sea"
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​Klon Kitchen
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April 19, 2020
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"The Technologies Shaping
​America’s Future
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Charles & Priscilla Porter

​Gold Ambassador Sponsors 
$5,000 - $9,999

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Silver Ambassador Sponsors
 $2,500

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Dr. Richard Jennings

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  • Home
  • WACD Blog
  • About Us
    • About WACD
    • Mission - Vision - Values
    • Chairman's Message
    • Board of Directors
    • Past Speakers 2019/2020
    • Past Speakers 2018/2019
    • Past Speakers 2017/2018
    • Newsletters
    • Emeriti
    • Links
  • Membership
  • Buy Dinner Tickets
  • Sponsorship
    • Corporate Sponsorship
    • Student Program Benefactors
  • WorldQuest
  • Event Photos
  • Contact Us