In a move that is quintessentially Donald Trump—part spectacle, part disruption—the US President has launched his "Board of Peace" at the World Economic Forum in Davos. The initiative, which demands a staggering $1 billion "entry fee" for permanent membership, has been pitched as a rival to the United Nations, sending shockwaves through the global diplomatic order.

Delegates at the Swiss resort watched as Trump, fresh from de-escalating a diplomatic row over Greenland, took the stage to sign the charter. "I think it's the greatest board ever formed," Trump declared, flanked by representatives from 35 nations including Saudi Arabia, Israel, and Qatar. Notably absent were key European allies like France and the UK, who have snubbed the initiative as a commercialization of diplomacy.

Privatizing World Peace

The "Board of Peace" was initially conceived to manage post-war Gaza but has morphed into a global body with Trump as its lifetime chairman. Critics argue it is a dangerous attempt to sideline the UN.

• The Price Tag: The $1 billion requirement for a permanent seat has drawn criticism that influence is being sold to the highest bidder.
• The Members: The alignment of Russia (with Putin invited) and Middle Eastern powers suggests a new geopolitical axis forming around Trump’s personal brand of transactionism.
• The "Greenland" Distraction: The launch comes a day after Trump walked back threats to seize Greenland, a chaotic prelude that underscores the volatility of his leadership style.

A New World Order?

For the global elite in Davos, the message is clear: The institutions of the post-WWII era are under siege. Trump is not just rewriting the rules; he is building a new game entirely, one where peace is a product and membership has its price.