politics
January 22, 2026
Trump touts Board of Peace as possibly being ‘one of the most consequential bodies ever’
President Donald Trump debuted the Board of Peace on Thursday at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, saying it has the potential to be “one of the most consequential bodies ever.” The organization was initially tasked with ensuring the ceasefire in Gaza remained sustainable. However, Trump hinted the body could eventually take on a larger role in geopolitics.
TL;DR
- President Trump launched the Board of Peace at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
- The organization's initial task is to ensure a sustainable ceasefire in Gaza.
- Trump hinted that the body could expand its role in geopolitics.
- Twenty-two member states have joined, including Bahrain, Morocco, Argentina, and Egypt.
- Trump will serve as the chairman of the Board of Peace.
- The initiative is presented as a potential collaboration with the United Nations.
- Israeli President Benjamin Netanyahu is a member, despite initial hesitation.
- Russian President Vladimir Putin has accepted an invitation to join.
- Some European leaders, like German Chancellor Fredrick Merz, were absent.
- The White House denies the board is intended to be a separate U.N.
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