The Daily T Trump's ‘disgusting’ diplomacy derails peace plan
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Jan 22, 2026 Alastair Heath, a Telegraph columnist and editor, joins the discussion to critique Trump's controversial 'Board of Peace', originally aimed at Gaza but now a questionable global peacekeeping initiative. Heath argues that Trump's approach risks deepening geopolitical instability and undermines traditional alliances. He also explores the implications of rising multipolarity and the potential return of Andy Burnham to Westminster, which could disrupt Keir Starmer's leadership in Labour. The conversation is both insightful and provocative, questioning the future of international relations.
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Board Of Peace Became A Trump-Led Shadow UN
- Donald Trump’s Board of Peace began as a Gaza reconstruction plan and morphed into a Trump-led shadow UN with veto power for him.
- European leaders like Keir Starmer rejected it because it might include figures such as Vladimir Putin and lacks legitimacy.
Post‑American Multipolar Reality
- Alastair Heath argues the Pax Americana era has ended and the world is now multipolar with rising powers like China.
- He warns closer ties to China would be dangerous and counsels strengthening Western defence and supply resilience.
Rebuild Defence And Economic Resilience
- Western countries should boost defence spending and fix supply‑chain vulnerabilities in response to declining US dominance.
- Invest in energy and economic growth to avoid being geopolitically weak, says Alastair Heath.