The Globalist Trump convenes the Board of Peace
Feb 20, 2026
Andrew Muller, satirical Monocle commentator; Matt Wolfe, International NYT theatre critic; Gorana Gerjic, Monocle security correspondent; Volker Perthes, former UN special representative on Sudan; Zizet Dhaka-Zali, former UN adviser on multilateral diplomacy. They discuss Trump’s Board of Peace and who joined, the harsh reality in Gaza, how diplomacy could push a Sudan ceasefire, fractures in multilateralism, plus a roundup of global headlines and theatre picks.
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Ceasefires Need Resource Controls
- A ceasefire could create political space for civilians but risks becoming a frozen conflict.
- Volker Perthes warns reducing arms and fuel flows is crucial to make ceasefires durable and civilian-led.
From Universal Bodies To Flexible Coalitions
- Multilateral institutions are fragmenting into flexible coalitions and bilateral arrangements.
- Gorana Gerjic says 'negotiating pluralism' will rise as states prefer issue-based cooperation over universal bodies.
Private Sector Drives Tech Alignments
- Private sector partnerships are shaping tech alignment between powers.
- Gorana Gerjic notes India's deals with OpenAI and Anthropic signal a tilt toward U.S. AI platforms over Chinese competitors.