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Sunday, January 16, 2022 - Dinner Event at Indian Wells Country Club
Dr. Yuval Weber
"Could US-Russia Relations Get Any Worse?"
Yuval Weber, PhD, is a Research Assistant Professor at Texas A&M’s Bush School of Government and Public Service in Washington, DC. Dr. Weber also serves as the Bren Chair of Russian Military and Political Strategy at the Brute Krulak Center for Innovation and Creativity at Marine Corps University in Quantico, VA.
Dr. Yuval Weber
"Could US-Russia Relations Get Any Worse?"
Yuval Weber, PhD, is a Research Assistant Professor at Texas A&M’s Bush School of Government and Public Service in Washington, DC. Dr. Weber also serves as the Bren Chair of Russian Military and Political Strategy at the Brute Krulak Center for Innovation and Creativity at Marine Corps University in Quantico, VA.
Thursday, January 27, 2022 - Luncheon Event at Indian Wells Country Club RSVP Here
Julie Makinen
"What to Watch for in the China Winter Olympics Both on the Field — and Off"
Julie Makinen, Executive Editor of The Desert Sun and California Editor for the USA Today Network, will join us to discuss the Winter Olympics in China and so much more.
This February, Beijing will host the Winter Olympics — making the Chinese capital the first city to host both the Summer and Winter Olympics in sports history. China fought hard to win these games, which come just 14 years after the nation staged the Summer Olympics. The 2008 games were a soft-power victory, showcasing China’s maturation into a political and economic superpower. The world is receiving these games much differently — with threats of boycotts looming due to human-rights issues and tensions high not only between Beijing and the west but also with some of its closest Asian neighbors.
Julie Makinen
"What to Watch for in the China Winter Olympics Both on the Field — and Off"
Julie Makinen, Executive Editor of The Desert Sun and California Editor for the USA Today Network, will join us to discuss the Winter Olympics in China and so much more.
This February, Beijing will host the Winter Olympics — making the Chinese capital the first city to host both the Summer and Winter Olympics in sports history. China fought hard to win these games, which come just 14 years after the nation staged the Summer Olympics. The 2008 games were a soft-power victory, showcasing China’s maturation into a political and economic superpower. The world is receiving these games much differently — with threats of boycotts looming due to human-rights issues and tensions high not only between Beijing and the west but also with some of its closest Asian neighbors.
Sunday, February 20, 2022 - Dinner Event at Indian Wells Country Club (please note change of date)
Kevin Patrick "Chilli' Chilton
"Role of Space in U. S. National Security"
Former Commander of the US Strategic Command, retired United States Air Force four-star general, test pilot, and NASA astronaut will join us.
Kevin Patrick "Chilli' Chilton
"Role of Space in U. S. National Security"
Former Commander of the US Strategic Command, retired United States Air Force four-star general, test pilot, and NASA astronaut will join us.
Tuesday, February 22, 2022 - Luncheon Event at The Classic Club in Palm Desert
The Honorable Albert Zapanta
President and CEO of the United States-Mexico Chamber of Commerce, operating 10 regional offices in the United States and 9 in Mexico.
Details to follow.
The Honorable Albert Zapanta
President and CEO of the United States-Mexico Chamber of Commerce, operating 10 regional offices in the United States and 9 in Mexico.
Details to follow.
Thursday, March 3, 2022 (click link for more details)
Academic WorldQuest Competition
High school teams from all around the Coachella Valley will compete in the 17th Annual WorldQuest Competition. Scholarships will be awarded to each student on the top three teams and special awards will be given to teams for Most School Spirit and Most improved. The winning team of our local competition will be invited to compete at the flagship education program of the World Affairs Councils of America in April in Washington, DC!
Academic WorldQuest Competition
High school teams from all around the Coachella Valley will compete in the 17th Annual WorldQuest Competition. Scholarships will be awarded to each student on the top three teams and special awards will be given to teams for Most School Spirit and Most improved. The winning team of our local competition will be invited to compete at the flagship education program of the World Affairs Councils of America in April in Washington, DC!
Sunday, April 10, 2022 - Dinner Event at Indian Wells Country Club
Kamal Beyoghlow
"Terrorism Financing"
Details to follow
Kamal Beyoghlow
"Terrorism Financing"
Details to follow
Global Perspectives You Will Get Nowhere Else...Come Join Us
The World Affairs Council of the Desert uniquely brings informed perspectives from internationally recognized speakers on global and national affairs to the Coachella Valley that you will get nowhere else.
The World Affairs Council is a non-profit, non-partisan member- and sponsor-supported association with more than 200 members. Sponsors include the California State University San Bernardino-Palm Desert Campus, UBS Financial Services, and others. In line with the recent trend toward virtual events of all types, the World Affairs Council has been totally reimagined to provide the following expanded services:
All programming is available via streaming and on demand for members. With memberships starting at $75, you will have full access to this season’s lineup of exceptional speakers.
Please join us today! Information on MEMBERSHIP is available HERE
The World Affairs Council is a non-profit, non-partisan member- and sponsor-supported association with more than 200 members. Sponsors include the California State University San Bernardino-Palm Desert Campus, UBS Financial Services, and others. In line with the recent trend toward virtual events of all types, the World Affairs Council has been totally reimagined to provide the following expanded services:
- Our Headliner Lunch and Dinner Speaker Series this year brings us internationally recognized authorities on current topics of interest to all. See the info above for details on this exceptional lineup.
- The Academic WorldQuest Competition, March 3, 2022, helps prepare our students for life in the globally-connected, rapidly transforming world of the 21st century.
All programming is available via streaming and on demand for members. With memberships starting at $75, you will have full access to this season’s lineup of exceptional speakers.
Please join us today! Information on MEMBERSHIP is available HERE
