Newscast What actually is Trump's 'Board of Peace'?
7 snips
Jan 22, 2026 
Gary O’Donoghue, BBC's North America correspondent, provides insights into Trump’s new 'Board of Peace,' revealing its legitimacy concerns and odd structure. Shashank Joshi, a defense analyst, critiques the Board's ability to rival the UN and discusses Zelensky's security guarantees amid ongoing conflicts. Joe Pike analyzes Andrew Gwynne’s retirement from politics, which could pave the way for Andy Burnham’s potential return and a leadership challenge against Keir Starmer. The conversation is packed with geopolitical intrigue and political maneuvering.
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
Greenland Deal Is Still Undefined
- Trump's Greenland plan remains vague with no clear agreement from Denmark or Greenland.
- Gary O’Donoghue and Adam Fleming warn it may be a long-running, reopenable issue rather than a settled deal.
European Unity Nudged Trump Back
- European unity and market reactions helped push Trump to step back on Greenland threats.
- Adam Fleming says Mark Rutte's diplomacy and European firmness both mattered in shifting Trump's stance.
Board Of Peace Mirrors A Personal Club
- The Board of Peace (BOP) looks more like a US-led alternative to established institutions than a functional global body.
- Gary O’Donoghue notes few Western European members and a personalised structure with long-term seats tied to Trump.
