Front Burner What’s Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ really about?
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Jan 23, 2026 Hugh Lovatt, a Senior Policy Fellow at the European Council on Foreign Relations, dives into the complexities of Donald Trump's 'Board of Peace.' He unpacks its questionable origins tied to a 20-point Gaza plan and how critics fear it could undermine the UN. Lovatt warns about the board's expansive ambitions beyond Gaza, the potential conflicts arising from private investor interests, and the risks of global governance fragmentation it may provoke. His insights raise pressing questions about international order in a multipolar world.
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Ambiguous 20-Point Origin
- The 20-point plan grew from a US-led ceasefire effort into an ambiguous framework combining Israeli, Arab and European inputs.
- Its three-phase text left major gaps about governance, enforcement, and the role of Palestinian authorities.
Board Label Repackages Old Ideas
- The 'Board of Peace' label repackaged existing ideas like international supervision and a technocratic Palestinian committee.
- Tony Blair's engagement and prior regional calls for protection helped turn those concepts into the Board rhetoric.
UN Vote To Keep The U.S. Involved
- UN Security Council resolution 2803 largely copied the 20-point plan to keep the U.S. engaged despite known flaws.
- Many members voted to preserve influence rather than reject a vague text and risk U.S. unilateralism.