What is Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ and who is joining? Here’s what to know

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US President Donald Trump is struggling to attract Western allies to his “Board of Peace,” but has, so far, has garnered the support of Middle Eastern monarchs, the man known as Europe’s last dictator, and at least one leader wanted for alleged war crimes.


Trump has invited dozens of countries to join the board that seeks to resolve global conflicts, but its remit has alarmed several US allies, as has the US leader’s comment that it “might” replace the United Nations.


The board, indefinitely chaired by Trump, was originally conceived as a limited body tasked to oversee the reconstruction of Gaza, which was decimated by Israel’s two-year war. But its purpose has since expanded to tackle conflicts the world over, and the charter draft, which was sent along with the invitations to join, does not even reference Gaza.


US adversaries Russia and China, as well as longtime repressive state Belarus, are among those invited to join the board, offering permanent seats for a $1 billion price tag. European allies, oil-rich gulf states, former Soviet republics and even the Pope have also received offers to join.

About 35 of the 50 invited nations are expected to attend a signing ceremony Thursday on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in the Swiss resort of Davos, according to a senior administration official.


Here’s what to know about the board and who is, and isn’t, joining.


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