The administration of United States President
Donald Trump has invited countries to join a newly proposed international
body known as the “Board of Peace,” aimed at resolving global conflicts,
with permanent membership reportedly available to countries willing to
contribute up to $1 billion, according to the group’s founding charter
obtained by AFP.
Although the initiative was originally conceived to
oversee post-war reconstruction in Gaza, the charter does not limit the
board’s mandate to the Palestinian territory. Instead, it outlines a broader
role in global peace-building and conflict management.
Mandate and Structure
Under the charter, the Board of Peace will be chaired
by President Trump, who will also serve separately as the official
representative of the United States.
The preamble describes the body as “an
international organisation that seeks to promote stability, restore dependable
and lawful governance, and secure enduring peace in areas affected or
threatened by conflict,” stating that its activities will be carried out in
accordance with international law.
The chairman is granted exclusive authority to
establish, amend, or dissolve subsidiary bodies as necessary to achieve the
board’s objectives. Members of the executive board will serve two-year terms
and may be removed at the chairman’s discretion. The charter further provides
that the chairman may only be replaced through voluntary resignation or
incapacity.
A U.S. official confirmed that Trump could retain the
chairmanship even after leaving office, unless he chooses to step down,
although a future U.S. president may appoint a different American
representative to the board.
Membership and Funding
Membership of the Board of Peace is by invitation from
the U.S. president, with each participating country represented by its head of
state or government. Member states are to serve three-year terms.
However, the charter stipulates that countries
contributing more than $1 billion in cash within the first year of the
board’s establishment will be exempt from the term limit, effectively granting
them permanent membership.
U.S. officials clarified that participation does not
impose mandatory financial obligations, stressing that all contributions are
voluntary.
The board is expected to meet once a year, with
decisions taken by majority vote. In the event of a tie, the chairman will have
the casting vote.
Executive Board
The executive board, also chaired by Trump, is to
comprise seven members, including:
International Response
Invitations have reportedly been sent to dozens of
countries, including close U.S. allies and strategic rivals. China
confirmed receiving an invitation but reaffirmed its preference for an
international system “with the United Nations at its core.”
Both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian
President Volodymyr Zelensky were invited, despite Russia’s ongoing
invasion of Ukraine—a move that has raised concerns among some prospective
members.
Several countries, including Hungary, Israel,
Azerbaijan, the United Arab Emirates, and Canada, have expressed interest
in joining. Canadian officials, however, said they would participate without
paying the $1 billion fee required for permanent membership.
France has indicated it
will not join the initiative, a position that reportedly prompted Trump to
threaten high tariffs on French wine. Ukraine and the United Kingdom
have also voiced reservations over Russia’s inclusion in the proposed body.
Entry into Force
According to the charter, the Board of Peace will
formally take effect once three states declare their consent to be bound
by its terms.
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