Paper: GS – II, Subject: International Relations, Topic: Global Issues, Issue: Board of Peace.
Context:
India has been invited to join the Trump-led “Board of Peace”, a body proposed to guide the peace process in Gaza. The invitation comes amid continuing conflict in Gaza and uncertainty over the legal, political, and institutional nature of this proposed grouping.
Key Takeaways:
About the Board of Peace:
Background:
- The Board of Peace emerged from Trump’s 20-point Gaza peace plan, which envisages a temporary international body to supervise transitional governance and stabilisation in Gaza.
- Although it had received backing from the United Nations Security Council with Resolution 2803 in November 2025, the initiative’s latest charter suggests an expanded role that could extend beyond Gaza to address global conflicts more broadly.
Key Features of the Initiative:
- The Board is envisaged as a new international organisation tasked with strategic oversight, reconstruction, and long-term stability in conflict zones.
- Trump is proposed to serve as its inaugural Chairman, exercising leadership even after his presidential tenure, raising questions about sovereign equality and governance structure within the body.
- Membership terms reportedly include three-year tenures for participating states, with an option for permanent membership on higher financial contributions, though official U.S. statements have denied mandatory fees.
Significance of the invite for India:
- Recognition of India as a Responsible Global Stakeholder: India’s inclusion signals its growing diplomatic stature and recognition as a responsible global actor capable of contributing to peace-building efforts.
- Alignment with Constitutional Commitment to International Peace (Article 51): Participation would align with India’s constitutional vision under Article 51, which encourages the promotion of international peace, security, and cooperation.
- India’s Expanding Strategic Engagement in West Asia: The invite reflects India’s increasing engagement in West Asian geopolitics, where it balances strategic ties with Israel, the Arab world, and Iran.
Way Forward:
- Maintain support for UN-led, rules-based peace processes
- Avoid formal membership; engage only through diplomatic consultation
- Emphasise humanitarian aid and reconstruction support
- Preserve strategic autonomy and balanced West Asia policy
Conclusion:
The Trump-led Board of Peace raises serious questions of legitimacy, sovereignty, and long-term intent. For India, the costs of joining outweigh the diplomatic symbolism. A cautious, UN-centric approach best serves India’s global standing and strategic interests.
Source: (The Indian Express)
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