Trump Proposes New Global "Board of Peace" to Rival United Nations

Former U.S. President Donald Trump is forming a new international body, tentatively named the "Board of Peace," with the stated aim of mediating conflicts, beginning with the war in Gaza. Multiple reports confirm the initiative has moved into an active phase, with invitations sent to dozens of nations and key individuals. Critics, however, allege the board's broader goal is to create a rival organization to the United Nations (UN) [54435][52663][54592].

The board's charter uses broad language that could allow it to expand beyond Gaza to other global conflicts, such as Ukraine and Venezuela, potentially overlapping with the work of established international bodies [52663][52059][54749]. "Trump is attempting single-handedly to put into place something... which is basically, without openly saying so, to replace the UN," said FRANCE 24 Correspondent Noga Tarnopolsky [54120].

Invitations have been extended to a wide array of countries, including Jordan, Greece, India, Australia, Vietnam, Thailand, and Turkey [53214][53479][52461]. Major powers like Russia and China have also reportedly been asked to join [54749]. Furthermore, Trump has named several high-profile figures to lead the effort, including his son-in-law Jared Kushner, former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, and private equity CEO Marc Rowan [52218][53785].

The European Union has signaled a desire to secure a seat at the table, despite skepticism about the board's structure, reflecting a pragmatic approach to maintain influence [49258]. No invited nation has yet publicly accepted, placing global leaders in a difficult diplomatic position [52860][53671].

Detractors have condemned the proposal from multiple angles. Some label it a "naked neocolonial" power play that sidelines Palestinians [53785], while others accuse it of being a "pay-to-play" club that operates like an "imperial court," granting influence to loyal allies rather than through equal diplomacy [54592]. Legal experts have also warned that a version of the plan, which includes a U.S. veto power over peace deals, would violate international law by giving Washington ultimate control [54739].

The board's exact powers, funding, and relationship with the current U.S. administration remain undefined [52218][53218]. Its formation represents a highly unconventional diplomatic move by a former president and underscores deep global divisions over how to achieve peace and manage international institutions [53671][52860].