$1 Billion Price Tag for Permanent Seat on Trump’s Peace Board

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Washington: A proposed international body initiated by U.S. President Donald Trump, known as the Board of Peace, would require participating nations to contribute $1 billion in cash to obtain a permanent seat, according to multiple news reports based on draft documents and official statements.

The Board of Peace is being framed by the U.S. government as a global forum of world leaders tasked with overseeing the next steps in Gaza following the ceasefire that took effect in October 2025. Contributions would go toward reconstruction efforts in the war-torn territory, though the charter itself has not been publicly released.

According to the draft charter nations that do not make the $1 billion contribution still can join the board, but only for a standard three-year term. Permanent membership beyond that initial term would be reserved for contributors who make the substantial buy-in within the first year of the board’s operation.

At least eight countries, including Hungary and Vietnam, have said they received invitations to join the Board of Peace, with other nations such as Bahrain, India, Jordan, Greece, Cyprus, Pakistan, Canada, Turkey, Egypt, Paraguay, Argentina and Albania also cited as invitees. Officials expect the full membership list to be announced ahead of or during the World Economic Forum in Davos.

The initiative is seen by some analysts as an attempt to create a rival to established multilateral institutions such as the United Nations Security Council, which has been hampered in recent years by funding cuts and veto blockages. Trump’s letters to invited leaders described the board as part of a “bold new approach to resolving global conflict.”

Critics have questioned the structure and transparency of the proposal, especially the high contribution threshold and the extent of U.S. control over the body’s agenda and membership. Supporters argue that the funds could accelerate rebuilding and governance solutions in Gaza, though detailed plans for fund allocation and operational oversight have not been publicly disclosed.