Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (3L), Kosovo's President Vjosa Osmani (C-R), Argentina's President Javier Milei (R), applaud as US President Donald Trump (C) holds a signing founding charter at the "Board of Peace" meeting during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos on January 22, 2026. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP)
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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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