A new international initiative spearheaded by former United States President Donald Trump, known as the Board of Peace, is steadily gaining momentum as more countries formally sign on.
According to reports, the proposed body is designed to function as a multinational platform aimed at coordinating efforts to resolve major global conflicts and promote diplomatic stability.
Trump first introduced the concept in September during discussions around ending the war in Gaza. Since then, the scope of the initiative has expanded significantly beyond the Middle East, with invitations extended to governments across multiple regions.
A draft charter of the Board, obtained by Reuters, reveals that Trump is expected to assume the role of the organisation’s first chairman. The document outlines sweeping executive authority for the chair, including the power to veto decisions and dismiss member states from the Board.
Under the proposed framework, countries would typically serve three-year terms. However, nations willing to contribute $1 billion toward the Board’s funding would secure permanent membership status.
The draft also lists several high-profile individuals slated to serve on the Board’s Executive Council. These include U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff, former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, and Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner.
A senior White House official disclosed that approximately 35 world leaders have already committed to joining the initiative.
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The current list features a mix of long-standing U.S. allies and a number of more controversial participants.
Countries that have formally accepted Trump’s invitation so far include:
Middle East & North Africa:
Israel, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Jordan, Qatar, Egypt, Morocco
Europe:
Turkey, Hungary, Kosovo, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus
Asia:
Pakistan, Indonesia, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Vietnam
Latin America:
Paraguay
As discussions continue and additional countries weigh their participation, the Board of Peace is shaping up to be one of the most ambitious—and contentious—foreign policy initiatives associated with Trump’s post-presidency agenda.
