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Trump’s peace board no match for UN and a possible boon to China, analysts find
As Beijing ponders its invitation, experts predict a cautious approach and point to the benefits of a diverted Washington
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Vanessa Caiin Shanghai
US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace is unlikely to pose a credible challenge to the United Nations, analysts say.
They also warn that legal ambiguity, as well as doubts over credibility and funding, make the initiative’s long-term viability uncertain.
Beijing was likely to respond cautiously but might also see some advantages if Washington’s attention was diverted elsewhere, leading to China potentially taking on a more proactive role in some regional security matters, they said.
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The peace board concept was first laid out in Trump’s 20-point Gaza ceasefire plan to oversee the rebuilding of the war-torn territory. It was also endorsed by the UN Security Council.
However, a draft charter that was later sent out to prospective members suggested the board’s role could be expanded to other conflicts, sparking concerns of a potential challenge to the UN.
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At last month’s World Economic Forum in Davos, Trump said the board would be able to do “pretty much whatever we want to do”, but also promised that “we’ll do it in conjunction with the United Nations”.
FULL EVENT: Donald Trump’s ‘board of peace’ charter announcement
FULL EVENT: Donald Trump’s ‘board of peace’ charter announcement
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