"The language of this charter says there's a need for a more effective international peace-building body. So it sounds like a dig at the U.N. there. It lists Trump as chairman in a permanent capacity, so potentially for life. He alone would get to designate his successor. And countries that would want to be a permanent member of the Board of Peace would need to pay at least $1 billion - billion with a B."
"President Trump's Board of Peace turns out to be more expansive and expensive than advertised. The Board of Peace was advertised as a way to help Gaza reconstruction. Trump would be the chairman, with representatives from other nations. We say it's more expansive because a copy of its charter obtained by NPR shows the board asserting power far beyond Gaza. It's more expensive because other nations are asked to pay for the privilege of permanent representation."
The charter for the Board of Peace never mentions Gaza despite being created for Gaza reconstruction. The charter asserts a need for a more effective international peace-building body and positions Donald J. Trump as chairman in a permanent capacity, with sole authority to designate his successor. The language suggests the board could exercise powers beyond Gaza and act as a rival to the U.N. Security Council. The charter requires nations seeking permanent membership to pay at least $1 billion. The broad remit and financial terms have drawn criticism for undermining the U.N. and making diplomacy transactional.
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