Trump's Global Board of Peace: A New Diplomatic Frontier

President Donald Trump has announced the creation of a Board of Peace aimed at strengthening the Gaza ceasefire and possibly addressing wider global issues. This move has faced mixed reactions, especially concerning potential undermining of the United Nations' role, with few global powers joining as members.

U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled the Board of Peace on Thursday, intended to solidify Gaza's ceasefire and potentially expand its mandate, a move that could concern international powers. Trump emphasized collaboration with the United Nations, expressing that the board's final structure would allow significant global influence.

Despite Trump's invitation to global leaders, apprehensions arose that the board might compromise the U.N.'s diplomatic primacy. Skepticism is evident as key international players and traditional U.S. allies showed reluctance, challenged by Trump's funding request of $1 billion each from permanent members.

The initiative received backing from a U.N. Security Council resolution as part of Trump's Gaza plan. Approximately 35 nations, predominantly non-democracies, have joined, while other major powers remain tentative. The inaugural meeting occurred in Davos, coinciding with the World Economic Forum.

(With inputs from agencies.)