Is Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ an effort to curtail Europe’s middle powers?

Al JazeeraCenterEN 5 min read 100% complete by John T PsaropoulosJanuary 28, 2026 at 06:11 AM

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Many European countries have declined or hesitated to join US President Donald Trump's "Board of Peace," an initiative launched at the World Economic Forum in Davos on January 22, 2026, aimed at rebuilding Gaza. Concerns have been raised that the board may undermine the United Nations' role and mandate. Only Hungary and Bulgaria from the EU have accepted the invitation. France rejected the invitation due to concerns about the board's scope and potential impact on the UN's structure. Trump's invitation to Russia, amidst its invasion of Ukraine, has further fueled skepticism. Some analysts suggest Trump seeks a political victory ahead of the US midterm elections.

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Russia 30% Iraq 30% Poland 30% Britain 30% Spain 30% George W. Bush 40% Bulgaria 40% Hungary ×250% European Union 60% United States ×470% Gaza ×580% Donald Trump ×790%

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board of peace 100% gaza reconstruction 80% donald trump 80% united nations 70% european union 60% us foreign policy 60% international relations 50% ukraine invasion 40%