The Board of Peace, an international organization established and chaired by President Donald Trump, officially came into being on January 22, 2026, during the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
While it was originally mandated by UN Security Council Resolution 2803 to oversee the reconstruction of Gaza, its charter has since expanded to a broader role in resolving global conflicts.
As of today, roughly 35 countries have accepted invitations or signed the charter, while others have explicitly declined.
Member Countries
| Region | Member Countries & Territories |
| Middle East | Israel, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Jordan, Egypt, Kuwait |
| Europe & Eurasia | Hungary, Turkey (Türkiye), Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Uzbekistan |
| Asia | Pakistan, Indonesia, Vietnam, Mongolia |
| Americas | United States (Chair), Argentina, Paraguay |
| Africa | Morocco |
Notable Status Updates
The United States serves as the lead nation with Donald Trump as the Chairman for Life.
Nations That Have Declined
While many nations have embraced the new organization, a significant bloc of traditional Western allies has officially declined or expressed serious reservations.
| Country | Primary Reason for Declining / Concern | Notable Official Statement |
| France | Conflict with UN principles; potential replacement of the UN. | “Yes to the peace plan, but no to an organization that would replace the UN.” |
| United Kingdom | Concerns over a “legal treaty” and the inclusion of Vladimir Putin. | “We won’t be signatories… we have concerns about President Putin being part of this.” |
| Germany | Risk of weakening the United Nations and established international laws. | The government officially opposed, citing “undermining of established institutions.” |
| Norway | Incompatibility with international law and the UN Charter. | Stated the body “runs against international laws” and requires further dialogue. |
| Sweden | Issues with the charter’s current text and legal framework. | “Sweden wouldn’t sign up for the board as the text currently stands.” |
| Slovenia | Overly broad mandate that “dangerously interferes” with global order. | “The mandate is too broad and could undermine international order.” |
| Canada | Removed from list after refusing the $1 billion membership fee. | Originally agreed to join, but Trump withdrew the invite over the “permanent fee” dispute. |
| Denmark | Sovereignty concerns related to the “Greenland deal” discussions. | Denied the invitation following tensions over Arctic sovereignty. |
| Belgium | Seeking a coordinated EU response; cited “major reservations.” | Clarified that original reports of them joining were “incorrect.” |
In response to these declines, President Trump has already threatened economic measures, including a 200% tariff on French wine and champagne for France’s refusal to join.
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