US President Donald Trump has officially unveiled the first charter of his ambitious ‘Board of Peace’ at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Conceived as a high-powered body for resolving international conflicts, the board carries a significant $1 billion price tag for permanent membership. Originally intended to oversee the reconstruction of Gaza, Trump announced that the body’s mandate has now expanded to address global crises.
The Davos Launch: Global Leaders Gather
In a star-studded diplomatic gathering at Davos, Trump touts his “Board of Peace” as potentially the “most prestigious board ever formed.” Heads of government and top diplomats from over a dozen nations were present, including:
- Javier Milei (Argentina)
- Shehbaz Sharif (Pakistan)
- Prabowo Subianto (Indonesia)
- Ilham Aliyev (Azerbaijan)
- Leaders from Armenia, Uzbekistan, Paraguay, and more.
Trump emphasized that the combination of this board with the United Nations could create something “very, very unique for the world.”
Gaza and Beyond: The Board’s Objectives
While the immediate focus remains on bringing the Gaza war to a definitive end, Trump declared that the board will eventually “spread out to other things.”
- The Gaza Mandate: Trump warned that Hamas must disarm, stating it would otherwise be the “end of them.” He also demanded the return of every hostage to Israel.
- Global Ambitions: Once fully formed, Trump claims the board will have the authority to “do pretty much whatever we want to do” in terms of global conflict resolution.
- Ending Wars: The US President reiterated his claim of settling eight wars and suggested that he would end the Russia-Ukraine conflict “pretty soon.”
PM Modi’s Invitation and India’s Stance
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is among the key global leaders Trump has invited to join the board. However, according to a PTI report, India is yet to take a final call on the invitation. The $1 billion membership fee and the board’s alignment with existing international frameworks like the UN remain points of consideration for New Delhi.
Conclusion: A “Unique” Global Entity?
The “Board of Peace” represents a radical shift in international diplomacy, blending high-stakes financial commitments with peacekeeping. Whether it can effectively supplement the United Nations or if it will create a new hierarchy of diplomatic power remains to be seen. For now, the world watches Davos as the board begins its first phase of operations in Gaza.