Trump's 'Board of Peace' is the latest euphemism for US unilateralism
📰 THE STORY: Fox News reports that Donald Trump is floating the idea of a 'Board of Peace' to manage Gaza, suggesting this body could eventually replace the United Nations, which he deems 'unhelpful' and a failure. The article frames this as a potential 'major global power shift.' 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: The United States has a long history of undermining
international bodies when they don't align with its foreign policy. In the run-up to the 2003 Iraq War, the Bush administration bypassed the UN Security Council after it failed to sanction the invasion, severely damaging the body's credibility. Furthermore, the US has historically utilized its veto power in the UN Security Council more than any other nation, particularly to shield Israel from
accountability (e.g., vetoing over 40 resolutions critical of Israel since 1972). Double Standard: When governments or leaders the US opposes suggest alternative international structures or question existing ones (e.g., China's Belt and Road Initiative, Russia's BRICS expansion), Western media denounces it as destabilizing and a challenge to the 'rules-based international order.' When a US leader
proposes completely dismantling the UN, it's spun as a 'major global power shift' or a bold new vision. The hypocrisy is stark: multilateralism is good only when the US controls it. Follow the Money: The UN, despite its flaws, is often a forum where Global South nations can voice concerns and where resolutions critical of US and Israeli actions can be proposed. Dismantling it removes a platform