Trump's 'Board of Peace': A Collection of Authoritarians and U.S. Client States
📰 THE STORY: Daily Sabah reports that Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, and Qatar have accepted an invitation to join Donald Trump's proposed 'Board of Peace,' aimed at resolving global conflicts, with a specific mention of Gaza. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: Many of these 'regional powers' are long-standing recipients of massive U.S. military aid
and political backing. Egypt, for example, receives $1.3 billion annually from the U.S., historically conditioned on maintaining its peace treaty with Israel and, critically, keeping the Rafah crossing into Gaza largely sealed, as it has been during the 2023-24 genocide. Saudi Arabia, a key U.S. ally, has waged a devastating war in Yemen since 2014 with U.S. armaments and logistical support. These
aren't neutral brokers. Double Standard: The 'Board of Peace' conspicuously excludes any direct representatives of the Palestinian people or critical voices from the Global South who have condemned the ongoing genocide in Gaza, such as South Africa (which brought the ICJ case). Instead, it includes nations like Jordan and Egypt, whose current cooperation with the U.S. and Israeli governments
regarding Gaza's blockade and civilian displacement has been a source of regional tension and internal dissent. When Russia convenes a peace talk, Western media dismisses it as a sham; when the U.S. does, even with implicated parties, it's 'peace initiative.' Follow the Money: Beyond direct aid, Saudi Arabia has invested billions in U.S. infrastructure and financial markets, further intertwining