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... gives him a personal veto and - of course - control over its money ($1 billion from each permanent member. He picks the rest for good behaviour).

It's a Trump Organisation private members' club, disguised as an international peace initiative.
"(a) Donald J. Trump shall serve as inaugural Chairman of the Board of Peace, and he shall separately serve as inaugural representative of the United States of America, subject only to the provisions of Chapter III. (b) The Chairman shall have exclusive authority to create, modify, or dissolve subsidiary entities as necessary or appropriate to fulfill the Board of Peace’s mission. Article 3.3: Succession and Replacement The Chairman shall at all times designate a successor for the role of Chairman. Replacement of the Chairman may occur only following voluntary resignation or as a result of incapacity, as determined by a unanimous vote of the Executive Board, at which time the Chairman’s designated successor shall immediately assume the position of the Chairman and all associated duties and authorities of the Chairman."
January 20, 2026 at 10:48 AM
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mazdachris.bsky.social
It makes no provision for the size of the Executive Board, nor does it prevent the Chairman from being a member. Effectively, Trump would be entitled to name an EB comprised just of himself as the Chief Executive. The only thing within the non-executive members' power would be to leave.
January 20, 2026 at 1:35 PM
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robertsaunders.bsky.social
Significantly, only a unanimous vote of the Executive Board can remove the chairman (Trump). Guess who appoints & dismisses its members?

"(a) The Executive Board shall be selected by the Chairman...

(b) Members of the Executive Board shall serve two-year terms, subject to removal by the Chairman"
January 20, 2026 at 12:22 PM
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anneapplebaum.bsky.social
He also says that during a recent meeting of the Coalition of the Willing, the US representatives said they didn’t want to take sides on the Russia-Ukraine war.

from live coverage of Davos in @theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
Trump ‘crossing red lines’ says Belgian PM after US president warns ‘there can be no going back’ on Greenland – Europe live
Belgium’s PM says Europe is ‘at a crossroads’ and 80 years of Atlanticism could be drawing to a close
www.theguardian.com
January 20, 2026 at 12:51 PM