Allies tepid on Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ with invited leaders wondering how it will work

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by AgenciesJanuary 19, 2026 at 11:16 PM

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The White House, led by President Trump, has invited various world leaders to join a "Board of Peace" aimed at resolving international conflicts. The initiative requests each member nation to contribute US$1 billion for a permanent seat on the board, which Trump would chair. Invitations have been extended to leaders including Vladimir Putin, Viktor Orban, Mark Carney, and Benjamin Netanyahu, as well as representatives from Russia, Belarus, Slovenia, Thailand, and the EU. However, key allies have reacted with skepticism, and France is currently holding off on accepting. The large number of invitations, including to countries with strained relations, has raised questions about the board's purpose and how decisions will be made.

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