US President Donald Trump has initiated the 'Board of Peace' in Washington, a new initiative designed to further dialogue pertaining to Gaza while also signaling an intention to influence international conflict management beyond this immediate issue. This move follows a recent high-level meeting of the UN Security Council focused on the ceasefire in Gaza and the expanding Israeli control in the West Bank. The creation of this board underscores Trump’s continuing efforts to reshape global diplomatic relations and conflict resolution frameworks.

In this inaugural meeting, Trump has gathered a select group of allies, including Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who is currently struggling in his re-election campaign, and Argentina’s President Javier Milei. These leaders represent Trump’s ideological allies and share a common interest in garnering the US's support for their respective political agendas. Additionally, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is in attendance, seeking US backing amid ongoing conflicts with India, reflecting a broader pattern of countries looking towards the US for diplomatic engagement.

Interestingly, major historical allies of the United States, such as France and Canada, are notably absent from this gathering. This raises questions about the future dynamics of international relations under Trump's initiative, particularly in an era where traditional alliances are being tested. The absence of these key nations may suggest a shift in collaborative approaches to foreign policy and conflict management, creating a new landscape for global diplomacy, especially as the situation in Gaza continues to evolve.