DONALD TRUMP’S ‘BOARD OF PEACE’ LAUNCHED AMID FEARS IT WILL RIVAL UN
U.S. President unveils new global body at Davos, says 59 nations have joined as critics warn of challenge to multilateral order
United States President Donald Trump on Thursday inaugurated his much-discussed “Board of Peace” at the World Economic Forum in Davos, declaring it a bold initiative to “end unnecessary wars” and promote global stability.
Initially conceived to consolidate the fragile Israel–Hamas ceasefire, the initiative has now expanded its scope to tackle a range of global challenges,a move that has prompted fears among diplomats and analysts that it could evolve into a rival institution to the United Nations.
Skepticism among allies
Several of Washington’s traditional Western allies have declined to join, citing uncertainty about the board’s mandate, governance, and legitimacy. Still, Trump appeared unfazed during the launch event, which gathered heads of state and diplomats from Azerbaijan, Paraguay, Hungary, Turkey, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar, among others.
“So far, 59 countries have signed up, and many others are eager to be part of this great effort,” Trump told delegates. “This is not going to be a waste of time. We waste so much time on things that never happen. This will happen , and it’s already happening.”
Analysts note, however, that only a handful of the participating countries are established democracies, raising questions about the body’s credibility as a peacebuilding institution.
Concerns about replacing the UN
Critics say the Board of Peace could undermine the United Nations, with some of Trump’s aides reportedly describing it as an eventual “alternative” to the global body.
While Trump has publicly suggested that the new board might “replace certain UN functions” in the future, he struck a more conciliatory tone in Davos, saying the initiative would “work in conjunction with the United Nations.”
Origins in the Gaza ceasefire
The Board of Peace was initially envisioned as a small coalition of world leaders overseeing the implementation of the Israel–Hamas ceasefire and supporting humanitarian recovery efforts in Gaza.
Months after the truce and hostage deal were reached in October 2025, the enclave’s two million residents continue to face dire humanitarian conditions. Sporadic violence also persists despite the ceasefire, deepening doubts about the board’s ability to bring lasting stability.
Critics warn of political motives
Foreign policy experts have described the initiative as a geopolitical power play, aimed at giving Washington and Trump a parallel diplomatic platform outside traditional UN structures.
“Trump’s Board of Peace may sound benign, but it could end up fragmenting international cooperation at a time when multilateral unity is desperately needed,” said one European diplomat in Davos.
Despite the criticism, Trump hailed the launch as “the dawn of a new era of practical diplomacy,” insisting the board’s actions would “get results, not resolutions.”
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