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. 

​Where else in the desert are you are going to be able to participate in a discussion of the coming, far-reaching impact on work, our economy, our way of life from artificial intelligence, engage with a Russia expert as he dissects the Trump-Putin summit just several months after it happens, hear the impending threats to America's security and economy from China's 2025 initiative, marvel at how the future of transportation, indeed entire industries, is being turned upside down by self-driving vehicles, receive up-to-the minute analysis from an expert on the progress of North Korea nuclear disarmament — and more?  Nowhere!  Come join us.

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 hors d’oeuvres and beverages
• 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 limited to 225