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Donald Trump Replaces UN with New 'Board of Peace' in Davos

Dr. Steve TurleyJanuary 23, 202617 min347,188 views
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The Board of Peace Initiative

  • πŸ’‘ Donald Trump has initiated a new international organization called the "Board of Peace" during a signing ceremony in Davos, attended by 35 countries.
  • 🎯 This new body is presented as a replacement for the United Nations, with Trump serving as its chairman for life.
  • πŸ”‘ Countries like Saudi Arabia, UAE, Turkey, Egypt, and Hungary are among the initial signatories, while European nations like France, Norway, Sweden, and Germany have refused to join.

Vision and Funding for the Board

  • πŸš€ Donald Trump described the Board of Peace as "one of the most consequential bodies ever created," aiming to achieve what the UN has failed to do.
  • πŸ’° A key requirement for permanent membership is a billion-dollar contribution within the first year, with Russia's Vladimir Putin having already committed this amount.
  • 🀝 Funds contributed to the board will be controlled by Chairman Trump, creating a mechanism for countries to buy influence.

Gaza Reconstruction and Broader Scope

  • πŸ“Œ The Board of Peace is ostensibly set up to oversee Gaza's reconstruction, with Jared Kushner presenting a master plan for transforming Gaza into a luxury coastal metropolis.
  • 🌍 However, the actual charter for the board does not mention Gaza, instead stating its purpose is to "secure enduring peace in areas affected or threatened by conflict everywhere."
  • 🚫 Trump expressed that the UN has not lived up to its potential and is a "bureaucratic monstrosity," suggesting the Board of Peace is a necessary replacement.

Political Realism and a New World Order

  • ⚑ The initiative is framed as a shift from the post-WWII "liberal international order" to a more "realist" approach, emphasizing power over paperwork.
  • 🎭 This move is compared to Emperor Augustus's consolidation of power, maintaining the appearance of old structures while concentrating authority.
  • 🌍 The world is seen as reorganizing around great civilizational power blocks, with the Board of Peace managing conflicts and deals between these spheres of influence.
  • 🌐 This new order is described as bilateral, regional, and realist, replacing the UN's multilateral, universal, and liberal framework.
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