The Trump administration is advancing an ambitious plan to reshape international conflict management by proposing a paid permanent membership model for a newly formed Board of Peace, according to reports citing a draft charter circulating among governments.

Under the proposal, countries seeking a permanent seat on the Board of Peace would be required to contribute $1 billion in cash within the first year of the body’s launch. Nations that do not opt for permanent status would still be eligible to participate under standard three-year terms.

A New Global Body With a Price Tag

The Board of Peace was endorsed by the United Nations Security Council in November 2025 and was created to oversee and enforce the Israel-Hamas ceasefire. Its mandate has since expanded, with a central focus on post-war stabilization and the large-scale reconstruction of Gaza.

According to the draft charter referenced in reports, President Donald Trump would serve as the board’s inaugural chairman. The chairman would have the authority to invite member states and retain final approval power over board decisions, even though most resolutions would require a majority vote.

A U.S. official clarified that there is no cost to join the board initially. However, the $1 billion contribution would secure permanent membership status, effectively locking in long-term influence over the board’s decisions and direction.

Funding Gaza Reconstruction

The administration has positioned the contribution requirement as a financing mechanism rather than a membership fee. Officials say virtually all funds raised through permanent memberships would be directed toward rebuilding Gaza, with an emphasis on infrastructure, housing, and economic stabilization.

The board is expected to operate with a lean administrative structure. According to U.S. officials, the organization will avoid excessive executive compensation and large bureaucratic overhead, distinguishing it from traditional international institutions. However, details about where the funds would be held, managed, or audited have not yet been disclosed.

Growing List of Invited Nations

Trump has already extended invitations to several world leaders to participate in the Board of Peace. Confirmed invitees include Canada, Argentina, Hungary, India, Jordan, Greece, Cyprus, and Pakistan. Other countries such as Turkey, Egypt, Paraguay, and Albania were invited earlier, and additional members are expected to be announced in the coming days.

The total number of participating nations remains unclear, but early indications suggest the administration is seeking a geographically diverse group spanning North America, Europe, the Middle East, and South Asia.

Power Structure and Leadership

In addition to the main board, the administration has established a founding executive board tasked with overseeing critical areas tied to Gaza’s short-term stabilization and long-term redevelopment.

This executive group includes several high-profile figures from politics, finance, and global development. Appointees named so far include Secretary of State Marco Rubio, U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner, former U.K. Prime Minister Tony Blair, Apollo Global Management CEO Marc Rowan, World Bank President Ajay Banga, and U.S. deputy national security advisor Robert Gabriel.

The White House described the executive board as a strategic body designed to coordinate investment, diplomacy, and reconstruction efforts under a unified framework.

A Departure From Traditional Global Governance

The proposed paid permanent seat model marks a significant departure from traditional international organizations, where influence is typically determined by treaties, voting structures, or economic size rather than direct financial contributions.

Supporters argue the approach could accelerate funding for urgent reconstruction needs and reduce reliance on slow multilateral pledging processes. Critics, however, are expected to question whether tying permanent influence to a fixed dollar amount could disadvantage smaller or developing nations.

Trump is expected to address the Board of Peace and its housing and reconstruction agenda during his upcoming speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, where further details on membership, funding, and governance could be formally unveiled.

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