How Trump’s Gaza Peace Board mocks the UN

Donald Trump’s Board of Peace, launched at the 2026 World Economic Forum, is widely seen as a US-led rival to the United Nations rather than a neutral diplomatic body. Trump serves as the inaugural chairman with lifetime authority, controlling membership, agendas, and veto power, effectively making it an “imperial court.” While officially linked to Gaza’s reconstruction, the board’s mandate extends globally, raising questions about legality, legitimacy, and strategic bias. Major Western allies, including the UK, France, and Germany, have declined participation. Critics argue the board prioritises Trump’s personal power and ego over multilateral cooperation, undermining existing international institutions like the UN.