In January 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump announced the creation of a new international entity called the "Board of Peace", or Peace Council. This is not a traditional global organization like the United Nations (UN), but rather a closed club of selected nations and leaders, personally invited by the U.S. and Trump himself.
Unlike inclusive institutions based on international law, this initiative is positioned as an elite alliance, where membership depends on strict conditions and the direct oversight of Washington.
It was originally presented as a mechanism for overseeing the transition and reconstruction in Gaza under a UN Security Council mandate until 2027, but is now expanding toward broader geopolitical influence.
Terms of Participation and Structure
According to a leaked draft of the Council’s charter, the initiative operates under unique rules and conditions:
✅ Paid Membership
Permanent membership is available only to countries that pay at least $1 billion USD.
Countries that don’t pay may receive a temporary 3-year membership, subject to renewal solely at the discretion of the chairman — Trump.
This model turns the Council into a semi-privatized geopolitical club, where financial contributions grant political influence.
🗳 Trump as Supreme Chairman
Trump is designated as the permanent chairman, with sweeping powers:
He can invite or remove countries at will
Set the agenda
Cast decisive votes during decision-making processes
Other members may have a formal vote, but the chairman's role is designed to be dominant and controlling.
Global Reaction to the Initiative
⚠ Caution and Criticism
Many world leaders and diplomats have responded with skepticism. The Council has been called a "Trump UN" — a body that not only duplicates but undermines existing international institutions like the UN, and bypasses established international law.
The pay-to-play membership model and Trump’s personal control have raised concerns about legitimacy and transparency.
Stated Purpose vs. Real Ambitions
While the Council was initially tasked with overseeing peace implementation in Gaza, its charter suggests ambitions to expand its scope into other global crises, without UN authorization, effectively creating a parallel system of international conflict management.
Why This Is Not About “Peace in the World”
Despite its name, the "Peace Council" is not about promoting global peace in the traditional sense. Rather, it appears to be a platform for power-sharing, influence trading, and geopolitical deal-making.
Prioritizing Control Over Peace
The Council's framework is built to protect U.S. and allied interests, rather than uphold universal legal norms.
Membership is by invitation only, making it an exclusive network instead of an inclusive diplomatic forum.
Peace is not the objective — division of control is.
Attempt to Rewire Global Order
Experts warn that this initiative could challenge the existing international legal order, promoting a new system of hand-picked power blocs that operate outside the reach of existing multilateral institutions like the UN.
This risks establishing alternative rules of engagement in global politics, led by financial and military elites.
Summary: “Peace Council” = Closed Geopolitical Private Club
Unlike traditional peacebuilding mechanisms, Trump’s Peace Council represents:
A closed, invitation-only organization with a high entry cost
A body where the leader (Trump) holds disproportionate power over all decisions
A potential alternative to international institutions, but based on transactional logic, not justice or equality
A mechanism focused on managing and dividing global power, rather than creating fair and lasting peace.