DAVOS, SWITZERLAND – President Donald Trump is poised to introduce his controversial ‘Board of Peace’ initiative during Thursday’s sessions at the World Economic Forum, following his unexpected reversal on proposed tariffs against Europe and military action regarding Greenland.
The newly established conflict resolution body, which requires a $1 billion commitment for permanent membership, will host a charter signing ceremony with approximately 35 world leaders having committed participation according to senior administration officials. The board has attracted leaders including Russia’s Vladimir Putin, Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu, and Saudi Arabia’s leadership, though key European allies remain notably skeptical.
Trump enthusiastically promoted the initiative during meetings with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Wednesday, declaring it ‘the greatest board ever formed.’ The announcement comes against the backdrop of the President’s expressed frustration at not receiving Nobel Peace Prize recognition despite his claims of resolving multiple international conflicts.
Originally conceptualized for Gaza reconstruction following the Hamas-Israel conflict, the board’s charter deliberately avoids geographical limitations, raising concerns among diplomats that it might evolve into a parallel organization to the United Nations. This development occurs alongside continuing Ukraine peace negotiations, with Trump scheduled to meet President Volodymyr Zelensky following the board’s inauguration.
The President reiterated his controversial assessment that both Russian and Ukrainian leadership would be ‘stupid’ not to reach a peace agreement, while simultaneously announcing a breakthrough in NATO discussions regarding Greenland’s strategic importance. Trump revealed he had established a ‘framework of a future deal’ with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, resulting in the cancellation of tariffs previously scheduled for February 1st against European allies.
Special envoys including Jared Kushner and businessman Steve Witkoff are scheduled to travel directly from Davos to Moscow for Thursday discussions with President Putin, underscoring the administration’s multifaceted diplomatic approach.