Trump Launches New Peace Commission at WEF
On Thursday, US President Donald Trump inaugurated a new Peace Commission at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland. This organization aims to tackle international conflicts and comes with a hefty commitment of $1 billion for its permanent membership.
During the event, Trump expressed enthusiasm, referring to it as “a very exciting day that has been in the making for a long time.” He suggested the commission could potentially become “the most important board in history.” He emphasized that the initiative isn’t exclusive; numerous countries, including the United Nations, would be involved in its endeavors.
Reflecting on the current state of global affairs, he mentioned, “Just a year ago, the world was actually on fire,” but reassured attendees that “things are really starting to calm down.” Addressing the ongoing war in Ukraine, Trump acknowledged its complexity, admitting, “What we thought was going to be an easy war turned out to be probably the most difficult.”
According to reports, the Peace Commission intends to initially focus on Gaza before expanding its reach. Trump indicated, “If we’re successful in Gaza, we’re going to be very successful in Gaza,” hinting at broader ambitions for the organization. He stated once the commission is fully organized, it could pursue various initiatives.
While he confirmed plans to collaborate with the United Nations, Trump voiced some criticism over its historical effectiveness. He remarked, “I think the combination of a peace commission and people like the ones here and the United Nations could be something very unique for the world.”
Among those present was former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, to whom Trump expressed gratitude for attending. The Peace Commission comprises global leaders and began with a focus on rebuilding Gaza; however, its scope has since broadened.
As of now, seven countries—Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkey, Egypt, and Israel—have publicly announced their participation. Other nations, such as Morocco, Belarus, and Bahrain, are on board, while Canada, Russia, and the UK have received invitations. The UK, however, plans to delay signing due to concerns regarding Russia’s involvement.
The framework also includes a Gaza Executive Committee designated to oversee onsite activities, with Trump as chairman and the U.S. representative, empowered to appoint board members and manage subsidiary bodies. The White House has already identified seven founding board members, including U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and World Bank President Ajay Banga.
