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June 8, 2021
Ambassador Nikolaos van Dam speaking to us from the Netherlands
In cooperation with The Hague Institute for Global Justice
A Virtual ZOOM Presentation: “War Crimes in Syria”
First in our series of Exclusive Programs by Speakers Coming to us from Locations Around the World.

Alex Chow
July 6, 2021
​Alex Chow speaking to us from Hong Kong or wherever he may be in exile
A Virtual ZOOM Presentation: "The Current Political Situation in Hong Kong"
Second in our series of Exclusive Programs by Speakers Coming to us from Locations Around the World

Steven Hecht
August 12, 2021
Steven Hecht speaking to us from Guatemala
A Virtual ZOOM Presentation: "The Forces Driving Central American Migration"
Third in our series of Exclusive Programs by speakers coming to us from Locations Around the World.

Christopher Sands
September 12, 2021
​Christopher Sands, Ph.D., speaking to us from Canada
​A Virtual ZOOM Presentation: "Is the Era of Close Canada/US Relations Over?"

Fourth in our series of Exclusive Programs by Speakers Coming to us from Locations Around the World.
Kishore Mahbubani
September 30, 2021
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Kishore Mahbubani speaking to us from Singapore
A Virtual ZOOM Presentation: "The Future of US/China Relations - Has China Won?"

Fifth in our series of Exclusive Programs by Speakers Coming to us from Locations Around the World.
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​October 22, 2021
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Glenn E. Robinson speaking to us from Venice, Italy
A Virtual ZOOM Presentation: "Global Jihad: A Movement of Rage"

A SPECIAL Event: Our Final Speaker in the series of Exclusive Programs by Speakers Coming to us from Locations Around the World.

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: 


  • Our Headliner Speaker Series this season 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, helping 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 memberships is available HERE.
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Platinum Ambassador Sponsors
$10,000 - $24,999​

Charles & Priscilla Porter


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& Mary Reisher

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

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Silver Ambassador Sponsors
 $2,500

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