Trump's 'Board of Peace': A Challenge to UN or Global Reform?

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Moneycontrol•23-01-2026, 08:36
Trump's 'Board of Peace': A Challenge to UN or Global Reform?
- •Donald Trump unveils 'Board of Peace' at World Economic Forum, claiming it can succeed where the UN has failed.
- •The new body aims to mediate conflicts, fund reconstruction, and coordinate security, with Trump as chairman.
- •Roughly two dozen countries, including Israel, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey, have agreed to participate; key powers like the UK and France have declined.
- •Critics view it as a direct challenge to the UN's authority, while Trump insists it's about reform.
- •India remains hesitant, balancing ties with the US against its support for UN multilateralism and concerns over the board's 'pay-to-play' structure.
Why It Matters: Trump's 'Board of Peace' sparks global debate, challenging the UN's role and raising questions about international governance.
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