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It's Not a 'Peace Council,' It's Trump's Power Game

Published January 25, 2026, 08:16
It's Not a 'Peace Council,' It's Trump's Power Game

Donald Trump is pushing for the creation of a 'Board of Peace' as a permanent, global body to oversee humanitarian aid and reconstruction, but it is argued that he actually seeks to establish a para-UN under his absolute supervision, bypassing international legality. The involvement of countries like Turkey and the potential participation of Russia reinforce the view that this Council will function as a club of powerful nations, where strength and economic interest will prevail over the Law. For Cyprus and Greece, participation in such a body carries serious risks, as it would equate to legitimizing illegalities and weakening their position in defending international legality, especially regarding the Turkish occupation and disputes in the Aegean Sea. However, refusing to participate may have negative consequences for bilateral relations with the US.