Former US President Donald Trump has announced a new diplomatic initiative called the “Board of Peace,” positioning it as an alternative to traditional global institutions and a platform to unite major world powers under US leadership.

Speaking to reporters in Washington, Trump claimed the initiative is gaining strong global traction.

“It’s been very successful. Everyone’s gonna want to be on it… Everyone wants to be on it.”

Invitation to Russia and China

Trump openly stated that he wants both Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping to join.

“I would love to have China and Russia. They’ve been invited. You need both. You need all persuasions,” Trump said.

So far, however:

Russia has indicated it is considering the proposal.
China has not formally committed.

Their participation would be crucial for the initiative’s global credibility.

Current Membership Status

According to Trump’s team, 25 countries have officially joined the Board of Peace, including:

Bahrain
Azerbaijan
Hungary
Qatar

Nearly 50 nations and the European Union reportedly sent representatives to a recent gathering in Washington, although several major countries attended only as observers.

Leaders who participated in person included:

Prabowo Subianto
Javier Milei
Viktor Orbán

Competing Diplomatic Platforms

Meanwhile, China has launched its own mediation body — the International Organization for Mediation in Hong Kong — positioning it as a dispute-resolution platform under Article 33 of the UN Charter.

The United Nations framework remains central to many global diplomatic processes. The Vatican has expressed reservations about replacing UN-led crisis management with alternative structures.

Additionally, Trump reportedly withdrew Canada’s invitation after criticism from Prime Minister Mark Carney.

Trump’s Confidence

Despite hesitation from major global powers, Trump remains firm:

“Almost everybody’s accepted, and the ones that haven’t, will be.”

Whether the Board of Peace evolves into a serious geopolitical platform or remains largely symbolic will depend heavily on participation from major powers such as Russia and China.

Key Entities

Donald Trump – Former US President
Vladimir Putin – President of Russia
Xi Jinping – President of China
Bahrain – Middle Eastern Nation
Azerbaijan – South Caucasus Nation
Hungary – Central European Nation
Qatar – Gulf Nation
European Union – Political and Economic Bloc
Prabowo Subianto – President of Indonesia
Javier Milei – President of Argentina
Viktor Orbán – Prime Minister of Hungary
United Nations – Global Intergovernmental Organization
Vatican – Sovereign City-State
Mark Carney – Canadian Prime Minister

Final Verdict

Trump’s “Board of Peace” aims to project US-led diplomatic leadership outside traditional institutions. While smaller and mid-sized nations have shown interest, the absence of formal commitment from Russia and China raises questions about its global viability.

The coming months will determine whether this initiative reshapes diplomacy — or becomes another parallel forum competing for influence on the world stage.