This Is Why Is Trump’s Board of Peace just a power play?
Jan 22, 2026
Adam Parsons, Sky News' Middle East correspondent, dissects Trump's controversial 'Board of Peace' initiative. He questions its implications for Gaza and regional diplomacy, noting its lack of clear charter. Parsons highlights the board's questionable membership, including an invite to Putin, while many Western nations hesitate to join. He analyzes the board's potential to rival the UN and the transactional approach towards peace and rebuilding, driven by Trump and Kushner's visions. Practical barriers to achieving lasting peace are also discussed.
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Board Extends Beyond Gaza
- The Board of Peace sits atop a four-layer Gaza Peace Plan but its charter barely mentions Gaza.
- Adam Parsons says it aims to challenge or add to the UN, pushing a Trump-led alternative world order.
Pay-To-Stay Membership Model
- Membership requires invitation by the chairman and has tiered terms based on funding.
- Paying $1 billion grants permanent membership while lesser contributors get three-year terms, Adam Parsons explains.
Membership Skews Away From Western Democracies
- Early members skew toward Middle Eastern and authoritarian-aligned states rather than Western democracies.
- Adam Parsons notes notable invites include UAE, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Hungary and Pakistan.