Trump Unveils "Board of Peace" Initiative to Fast-Track Global Conflict Resolutions
Published Date: 7th Feb, 2026
February 07, 2026
President Donald Trump introduced a new high-level advisory group called the "Board of Peace" during White House remarks Saturday, positioning it as a streamlined, results-oriented team dedicated to negotiating swift endings to major international conflicts. The announcement underscores the administration's preference for direct, high-impact deal-making over traditional multi-year diplomatic processes.
Speaking after a meeting with congressional leaders, Trump described the board as an elite collection of America's best negotiators, business leaders, and deal-makers who would work under his personal direction to deliver concrete peace agreements quickly and effectively.
How the Board Will Operate
White House aides outlined the following core features:
- Informal structure reporting directly to the president, bypassing layers of conventional bureaucracy.
- Primary focus on active war zones and frozen conflicts where rapid breakthroughs are possible.
- Authority to propose economic incentives, sanctions relief packages, reconstruction commitments, and investment opportunities to secure agreements.
- Close coordination with existing entities including the National Security Council, State Department, and special envoys, while maintaining an independent voice.
- Emphasis on hostage recovery, prisoner swaps, and confidence-building measures as immediate priorities.
Trump stressed the board's mission would center on outcomes rather than endless meetings. "Peace through strength and smart deals, not endless talk," he said. "We get the job done fast so people stop dying and countries start rebuilding."
Potential Members and Early Speculation
No official appointments have been confirmed, but administration insiders and public reporting point to several figures likely to play central roles:
- Jared Kushner, former senior advisor and lead architect of the Abraham Accords.
- Steve Witkoff, current special envoy who has handled sensitive Middle East discussions.
- Howard Lutnick, Commerce Secretary with extensive Wall Street negotiation experience.
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has publicly advocated for creative approaches to international disputes.
- A mix of retired generals, former diplomats, and prominent private-sector executives known for their close relationships with the president.
The White House indicated the initial lineup would be finalized and announced within the next week or two.
Praise and Skepticism in Early Reactions
Supporters within the Republican caucus welcomed the initiative as a refreshing break from conventional foreign policy inertia. Members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee described it as "exactly the kind of bold thinking needed to resolve conflicts that have dragged on for decades."
Critics, including several Democratic lawmakers and veteran diplomats, raised concerns about potential overlap with existing agencies, limited congressional oversight, and the risk of conflating private business interests with official U.S. diplomacy. Questions also surfaced regarding transparency and how the board's recommendations would be vetted against intelligence assessments.
The concept aligns closely with Trump's long-held view that personal relationships and economic leverage can produce faster results than multilateral institutions or prolonged negotiations. It builds on his first-term successes such as the Abraham Accords and recent efforts to broker temporary pauses in active conflicts.
Immediate Focus and Timeline
Administration officials indicated the board would likely prioritize ongoing crises in the Middle East and Eastern Europe, though no specific conflict was named as the first target. Trump suggested executive action formalizing the group's creation could occur as early as next week, with initial meetings to follow shortly thereafter.
Whether the Board of Peace delivers the rapid, transformative agreements its name suggests or encounters the entrenched complexities that have challenged previous peace efforts will become evident in the coming months. For now, the initiative stands as one of the most distinctive foreign policy innovations of the second Trump administration, reflecting a clear preference for speed, deal-making, and unconventional approaches to some of the world's most difficult problems.
Date: 7th Feb, 2026
