The geopolitical landscape is shifting beneath our feet as Washington prepares to host the inaugural meeting of President Donald Trump’s controversial “Board of Peace” this Thursday. Assembled at the US Institute of Peace, this new body represents a radical reimagining of international diplomacy—one that aims to bypass traditional multilateral institutions like the United Nations in favor of a Trump-led "World Peace" mandate. 🕊️🏛️
📍 The Agenda: Rebuilding Gaza and Beyond
The primary focus of this first high-stakes gathering is the reconstruction of Gaza, a territory decimated by years of conflict. The Trump administration is expected to unveil a massive $5 billion funding package contributed by member states. 💰🏗️
However, the vision goes beyond mere financial aid. The board will discuss:
The International Stabilization Force: A proposed 20-point plan involving thousands of personnel to police Gaza.
A Technocratic Government: Establishing a new governance structure for Palestinian territories during a transitional period.
The "Kushner Vision": A transformative (and highly debated) plan featuring high-rise towers and beach resorts, aimed at turning the coastline into a commercial hub. 🏖️🏙️
While the immediate goal is Gaza, Trump has made his ultimate ambition clear on Truth Social: the board intends to eventually project this model "WORLD PEACE!" across the globe.
🌍 Who’s In and Who’s Out?
The invitation list has created a stark divide between the "Global South," which has largely adopted a pragmatic approach, and Western allies, who remain fiercely protective of the "rules-based order." 🗺️⚖️
The Supporters & Members
The Middle East: Major regional players including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt, Qatar, Turkey, Jordan, and Kuwait have joined. Their involvement is seen as a pragmatic move to stop regional bloodshed while strengthening ties with a "temperamental" Washington. 🇸🇦🇦🇪🇹🇷
Asia: Indonesia and Pakistan are among the most significant members, though their leaders face immense domestic pressure from populations deeply invested in the Palestinian cause. 🇮🇩🇵🇰
The "Outliers": Hungary and Bulgaria are the only EU nations to join as founding members, with Viktor Orban remaining a steadfast Trump ally. 🇭🇺
The Skeptics & Observers
The European Union: Most major powers—including France, Germany, and the UK—have declined membership. They cite concerns over the board’s charter, which allows Trump to remain chairman indefinitely, even after his presidency. 🇪🇺🚫
The Vatican: Pope Leo declined a seat, emphasizing that global crises should remain under the purview of the United Nations. 🇻🇦
The Observers: Italy, Cyprus, Greece, and Romania are sending representatives to watch from the sidelines without committing to full membership.
⚖️ The Controversy: A Rival to the UN?
Critics and analysts are sounding the alarm over what they describe as an "imperial agenda." By offering seats to leaders like Benjamin Netanyahu and Vladimir Putin (who remains undecided), Trump is signaling a departure from traditional human rights-centric diplomacy. 🚫🇺🇳
The Board of Peace is increasingly viewed as a rival to the United Nations. With its own funding, its own military stabilization force, and a permanent chairman, it represents a pivot toward "transactional diplomacy." For some, it is a bold shortcut to ending a "genocidal war"; for others, it is a dangerous erosion of international law. 📉⚠️
🛡️ Domestic Stakes: A Political Tightrope
For leaders like President Prabowo Subianto (Indonesia) and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (Pakistan), the trip to Washington is a gamble. They must balance the benefits of being at the "peace table" with the risk of being seen as complicit in a US-led plan that critics label "imperialist." As the board meets to discuss the fate of Gaza, the echoes of these decisions will be felt in the streets of Jakarta and Islamabad. 🕌🔥
As the world watches Washington this Thursday, one thing is certain: the "Board of Peace" is no longer just a Davos concept—it is a functioning, well-funded, and highly disruptive reality of 2026. 🗓️👀
What do you think? Is the Board of Peace the shortcut the world needs for stability, or a step toward a new era of unilateralism? Let’s discuss in the comments. 👇
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