January 17, 2026internationalForeign PolicyInternational Institutions
Trump Proposes "Board of Peace" as UN Rival Requiring $1 Billion Permanent Membership Fee
Trump unveiled plans for a "Board of Peace" focused on Gaza as an alternative international body to the United Nations. Permanent membership would require a $1 billion payment to the board, with Trump as permanent chairman with authority to designate his successor. The structure drew immediate criticism as a pay-to-play system rewarding authoritarian states willing to pay entry fees.