Trump’s Board of Peace for Gaza: India’s strategic choices in a fading UN order

Former US President Donald Trump proposed the “Board of Peace” (BoP) for Gaza, aiming to promote stability, governance, and reconstruction after the 2025 Gaza conflict. Endorsed by the UN Security Council as a transitional administration, the BoP is privately governed by Trump, with membership requiring $1 billion for permanent seats. While some countries have joined, many European nations and global powers remain skeptical, questioning its legitimacy and potential to undermine the UN. For India, engagement offers opportunities to strengthen global leadership, support West Asian stability, and advance strategic autonomy, but requires careful balancing of costs, diplomacy, and multilateral principles.