Trump Launches ‘Board of Peace’ at Davos, Signaling a New Global Order

DAVOS, SWITZERLAND – In a high-stakes ceremony on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum, U.S. President Donald Trump officially signed the founding charter of the "Board of Peace" (BoP) on Thursday, January 22, 2026. Flanked by leaders from nearly 20 nations, Trump characterized the new international organization as a successor to the "failed" diplomatic efforts of the past and a vehicle for a new era of American-led global stability.

During the signing, the President issued a blunt assessment of the board’s mandate. "Once this board is completely formed, we can do pretty much whatever we want to do," Trump told the gathered delegates. "And we’ll do it in conjunction with the United Nations, but we’re going to get the work done that they should have done years ago."

A "Gaza-First" Strategy

While the Board of Peace was initially conceived as a transitional administration to oversee the "New Gaza" master plan—a reconstruction project famously pitched by Jared Kushner featuring luxury seafront resorts and modern infrastructure—the charter signed in Davos confirms its scope is far broader.

Trump administration officials clarified that the BoP will act as a permanent international body with "international legal personality." While its immediate focus remains the enforcement of the Gaza ceasefire and the demilitarization of the Strip, the President hinted that its model of "peace through strength and business" would soon be applied to the conflict in Ukraine and other global hotspots.

The "Pay-to-Play" Membership

The charter introduces a unique financial structure for international diplomacy. According to U.S. officials:

• Permanent Membership: Nations can secure a permanent seat on the board with a $1 billion contribution.

• Rotating Membership: Non-paying members will serve on three-year mandates.

• Chairman for Life: The charter explicitly names Donald J. Trump as the permanent Chairman, a role he is slated to hold even after his presidency concludes.

"It’s the greatest board ever formed," Trump said earlier in the week. "We have the most popular leaders, and some cases not so popular, but these are people who get things done."

Global Reactions: A Divided West

The launch has created a stark rift between the United States and its traditional European allies. While leaders like Hungary’s Viktor Orbán and Argentina’s Javier Milei were present on stage, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany notably declined to participate in the signing.

British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper cited concerns over the invitation extended to Russian President Vladimir Putin, while French officials expressed unease that the board’s sweeping authority—granting the Chairman sole power to issue resolutions—undermines the existing UN Security Council framework.

Relationship with the UN

Despite Trump’s rhetoric that the board "might" eventually replace the United Nations, the White House maintained a more diplomatic tone in its formal statements. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt declared the charter "in full force," while emphasizing that the board would seek to "couple" its efforts with the UN’s infrastructure to avoid immediate legal gridlock.

However, UN spokesperson Rolando Gomez noted that the UN’s endorsement of the concept back in late 2025 was limited strictly to Gaza reconstruction, suggesting a looming jurisdictional battle as the Board of Peace begins to exercise its broader powers.

The "Board of Peace" Executive Leadership

The founding Executive Board includes several high-profile figures:

• Marco Rubio (U.S. Secretary of State)

• Jared Kushner (Special Advisor/Real Estate Developer)

• Steve Witkoff (U.S. Special Envoy)

• Tony Blair (Former U.K. Prime Minister)

• Marc Rowan (Billionaire Financier)

• Ajay Banga (World Bank Group President)

As the ceremony concluded, Trump looked out over the Davos crowd and offered a final promise: "Just one year ago the world was on fire. Today, we’re settling wars. We’re all stars now."