Trump’s 'Board of Peace' & the UN: A New Coat of Paint on Old Imperialism
📰 THE STORY: The Independent reports on speculation surrounding Donald Trump's concept of a 'Board of Peace,' possibly as an alternative to the United Nations, with figures like Tony Blair and Vladimir Putin suggested as members. The article frames this as a significant challenge to global institutions, focusing on Trump's unpredictable nature and the involvement of controversial political
figures. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: The United States, from its inception, has frequently undermined or bypassed international bodies when they don't serve its immediate strategic interests. The UN Security Council has been repeatedly crippled by US vetoes, particularly regarding Israeli actions. Since 1972, the US has vetoed 53 Security Council resolutions criticizing
Israel or supporting Palestinians. This isn't a Trump innovation; it's a consistent pattern. The 2003 invasion of Iraq, greenlit by Tony Blair, was conducted without UN Security Council authorization, after the US dismissed UN inspectors and international law. Double Standard: When Trump proposes an 'alternative' body, it's framed as a dangerous assault on global institutions. Yet, when Western
powers consistently ignore or manipulate the UN—such as NATO's 1999 bombing of Yugoslavia without UNSC approval, or the US bypassing the UN on numerous occasions to unilaterally enact sanctions and military interventions—it's often presented as 'asserting leadership' or 'protecting national interests.' The problem isn't bypassing the UN; it's who is doing the bypassing and for what ends. Follow