In a surprising turn of events, US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace initiative has sparked mixed reactions from world leaders, with several countries declining to join the effort. The initiative, aimed at resolving global conflicts, has faced criticism and skepticism from various quarters.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, where he criticized powerful nations for using economic integration as weapons and tariffs as leverage, led to Trump withdrawing the invitation for Canada to join the Board of Peace. This move signifies a growing divide between the two countries on international conflict resolution efforts.
Similarly, Spain has also decided not to participate in Trump’s initiative, citing its commitment to multilateralism and the United Nations system. This decision underscores Spain’s preference for established international frameworks over unilateral initiatives.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressed a willingness to join the Board of Peace initiative for the sake of Gaza but raised concerns about the current form of the plan. Merz’s stance reflects the cautious approach taken by some European leaders towards Trump’s peace efforts.
On the other hand, Italy’s Giorgia Meloni has expressed hopes of nominating Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, highlighting the divergent views within Europe regarding the US President’s peace initiatives.
In a separate development, protests have erupted in Minnesota against Trump’s surge in immigration agents, with businesses closing in a general strike to voice opposition to the increased enforcement measures. The detention of a 5-year-old boy has further fueled outrage and mobilized thousands to defy ICE and demand an end to the immigration crackdown.
Amidst these global reactions and domestic protests, China’s expanding presence in the Arctic has raised concerns, with Trump labeling China as a threat to Greenland. Analysts suggest that while China may not have immediate plans to conquer Greenland, its ambitions in the Arctic region are significant.
The diverse responses to Trump’s Board of Peace initiative underscore the complex geopolitical landscape and the challenges of achieving consensus on global conflict resolution. As world leaders navigate these dynamics, the need for ethical and inclusive approaches to peacebuilding becomes increasingly crucial.
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References:
– https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3340937/trump-withdraws-invitation-canadas-carney-join-board-peace?utm_source=rss_feed
– https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/spain-will-not-join-trumps-board-of-peace-pm-says
– https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/merz-says-berlin-cannot-accept-trumps-board-of-peace-plan-in-current-form
– https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/italy-pm-giorgia-meloni-hopes-to-nominate-trump-for-nobel-peace-prize-10874162
– https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/01/23/trump-greenland-china-arctic-expansion/
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