US President Donald Trump has launched a controversial new international body called the Board of Peace, but major powers like India are staying away from the initiative. Trump unveiled the Board of Peace at a signing ceremony in Davos, Switzerland, on January 22, 2026, pitching it as a new platform for conflict mediation and global security coordination. The announcement has sparked intense global debate, with critics questioning its legitimacy, its potential overlap with existing institutions like the United Nations, and Trump’s own foreign policy track record. As key countries hold back from joining, the Board of Peace faces an uphill battle to gain credibility, influence international diplomacy, and prove it can deliver real results beyond symbolism.