Imagine a world where peace can be bought: welcome to the Board of Peace, launched in January 2026 by U.S. President Donald Trump. With a price tag of $1B for a permanent role, this new intergovernmental body aims to rebuild Gaza fast — but is it too transactional to deliver real peace? 💰🕊️
Unlike the UN's consensus-driven approach, the Board of Peace has a three-tier system. At the top sits a U.S.-led board of billionaires and political loyalists. Palestinian administration is bumped down to a technocratic committee handling municipal tasks. Contributors pay to play: $1B locks in a permanent seat, while smaller donors get only three-year terms.
So far, most countries are keeping their distance. Only Hungary and Argentina have signed on, and even they did it hesitantly. European and Asian capitals worry this model erodes sovereign equality — if peace can be bought, what happens to international law based on consensus?
There's also fear the board's mandate goes beyond Gaza. The charter hints at a global authority ready to step in wherever conflict threatens governance. To some, this sounds less like a peace initiative and more like a tool for unilateral intervention.
History tells us that true peace needs local legitimacy and clear politics. By treating Gaza primarily as a reconstruction project led by international financiers, the plan sidesteps hard questions about occupation, borders and statehood. 🤔
Can the Board of Peace bridge those gaps? Or will it remain a pricey experiment in transactional diplomacy? Only time will tell. Stay tuned! 🔍
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The 'Board of Peace' and the rise of transactional diplomacy
cgtn.com
