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Published on: 23 Jan 2026 at 08:26 AM

Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ Faces Mixed Global Reactions

Published by: Gill Bikram

Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ Faces Mixed Global Reactions

The inaugural event in Davos has highlighted mixed responses from world powers to Donald Trump’s ambitious ‘Board of Peace’. Initially created to monitor the Gaza ceasefire, Trump now aims to establish it as a global mediator, posing a potential challenge to the United Nations.

1. Participating Countries (Supporters)

These nations have openly backed Trump’s initiative, including many Muslim-majority countries and U.S. strategic allies:

Asia/Middle East: Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Turkey, Bahrain, Jordan, Indonesia, Vietnam, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan.
Europe/Others: Hungary, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Argentina, Morocco.

2. Countries Rejecting It

Major European nations have declined, fearing it undermines the UN’s role:

United Kingdom: Foreign Secretary cited legal and major issues.
France, Norway, Sweden: Expressed concerns over it replacing the UN.

3. Countries Still Undecided

Major powers are reviewing the situation:

India: Considering sensitive aspects.
Russia: Putin will decide after consulting allies like Palestine.
China: No commitment yet.
Others: Germany, Italy, Canada, Ukraine, European Union.

The controversy stems from the board’s broad charter, allowing intervention in any global conflict, which conflicts with UN structures. Trump claims 59 countries agree, but only 19 high officials attended Davos. The board’s true strength will emerge in coming weeks as India, China, and Russia clarify their stances.