By: Capt (Dr)​ Sohail Nasti

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, U.S. President Donald Trump formally launched what he describes as the “Board of Peace”, an international forum intended to shape a durable peace in Gaza and contribute to stabilisation, reconstruction and humanitarian relief. On its face, the ambition to end a protracted conflict and alleviate immense human suffering deserves broad support. Yet the structure of the forum, its membership and the political context surrounding it raise crucial questions about legitimacy, inclusivity and national sovereignty.

Central to any credible peace initiative must be the meaningful inclusion of those directly affected by the conflict. In this case, however, not a single recognised representative of the Palestinian people, whether political leaders, civil society voices or community representatives, appears to have a seat at the table. A peace process that excludes the primary stakeholders cannot credibly claim to be a peace process at all.

Even more contentious is Pakistan’s decision to join this Trump-initiated body. Islamabad confirmed its participation at Davos alongside roughly twenty other nations. The government has framed the........

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