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Is Trump creating his own UN? $1B permanent membership for Board of Peace sparks concern

News DeskLast Updated: 18 January 2026, 08:38 AM ISTShare Trump’s Board of Peace may charge $1 billion, raising global transparency and control concerns. File: US President Donald Trump | Photo: AFPThe Trump administration has proposed a new international body, the Board of Peace, with world leaders facing a steep cost for permanent membership. Reports suggest the board would ask countries to contribute at least $1 billion to secure a lasting seat, raising questions over transparency and global acceptance.

US President Donald Trump departs after he delivered remarks at the House Republican Party (GOP) member retreat at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, on January 6, 2026. (Photo by Mandel NGAN / AFP)

US President Donald Trump departs after he delivered remarks at the House Republican Party (GOP) member retreat at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, on January 6, 2026. (Photo by Mandel NGAN / AFP)

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Key Highlights

  • Billion-dollar membership and Trump’s control According to a draft charter obtained by Bloomberg, U. S.
  • President Donald Trump would serve as the inaugural chairman and hold broad authority over membership and decision-making.
  • Member states would typically serve three-year terms, but countries paying $1 billion in the first year could bypass term limits and secure permanent status.
  • All decisions, including votes and agendas, would be subject to the chairman’s approval, with Trump also able to remove members and designate successors.
  • The charter describes the board as an international organisation aimed at promoting stability, restoring governance, and securing peace in conflict-affected regions.
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