On February 19, 2026, nearly 50 countries gathered in Washington, D.C., for the first meeting of what U.S. President Donald Trump has called the Board of Peace. Billed as a bold new mechanism to end wars and rebuild shattered regions starting with Gaza the initiative has already stirred optimism, skepticism, and geopolitical debate. So what exactly is the Board of Peace? How does it work? And why has Pakistan decided to join?

Where Did the Idea Come From?

The Board of Peace grew out of Trump’s 20-point Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict, unveiled in September 2025. Two months later, the United Nations Security Council endorsed parts of the framework through Resolution 2803, giving the proposal international visibility and a degree of legitimacy. Initially, the board’s focus was narrow. It was tasked with overseeing the fragile October 2025 ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, coordinating Gaza’s reconstruction, and preparing for the deployment of an International Stabilization Force to help maintain security. Over time, however, its mission expanded. When Trump formally approved the board’s charter at the World Economic Forum in January 2026, he framed it not just as a Gaza mechanism but as a new model for resolving global conflicts.

Supporters describe it as pragmatic and action-driven. Critics see it as highly personalized and potentially competing with........

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