Trump launches Board of Peace in Davos, signs charter
President Trump signed the Board of Peace charter in Davos to oversee Gaza's ceasefire and reconstruction, saying it may expand to resolve Ukraine, other conflicts.
Overview
At the World Economic Forum in Davos on Jan. 22, President Trump signed the Board of Peace charter, formally launching an international body initially focused on Gaza.
A draft charter gives Trump indefinite chairmanship and sweeping powers; it sets three-year terms, a $1 billion permanent-seat fee, and requires unanimous removal, raising governance concerns.
Dozens of countries were invited; early signatories include Bahrain, Morocco, Hungary, Argentina and Kosovo, while France, Poland and other European allies declined to participate.
The White House frames the board as a mechanism to secure the Gaza truce and reconstruction, but the leaked charter omits Gaza wording and may overlap with U.N. authority.
At the Davos signing, Trump said a Ukraine peace settlement is 'coming very soon' and met with President Zelenskyy; diplomats and experts warned the board could undermine multilateral institutions.
Analysis
Center-leaning sources frame the story skeptically by highlighting vagueness and missing confirmations — stressing a leaked charter's omissions, unclear authority, sparse European representation, and absent Ukrainian or Russian confirmations. Editorial choices emphasize doubt and institutional overlap; direct quotes and claims are presented as source content rather than editorial endorsement.
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FAQ
The Board of Peace is an international organization to promote stability, restore governance, and secure peace in conflict areas, initially focused on overseeing Gaza's ceasefire, reconstruction, and transition to peace.
President Trump holds indefinite chairmanship with sweeping powers, including life membership; the board has member states with three-year terms, a $1 billion fee for permanent seats, unanimous removal requirement, and an Executive Board including Marco Rubio, Jared Kushner, and others.
Early signatories include Bahrain, Morocco, Hungary, Argentina, Kosovo, Jordan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt; dozens were invited but France, Poland, and some European allies declined; fewer than 20-20+ attended the Davos signing.
It aims to implement Trump's Comprehensive Plan for Gaza endorsed by UN Resolution 2803, providing oversight for reconstruction via the National Committee for Gaza Administration; critics note it may overlap with UN authority and undermine multilateral institutions.
At the Davos signing, Trump stated a Ukraine peace settlement is 'coming very soon' and indicated the board may expand to resolve Ukraine and other conflicts.
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