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Trump Proposes $1 Billion Membership Fee for New 'Council of Peace'

Published January 18, 2026, 07:18
Trump Proposes $1 Billion Membership Fee for New 'Council of Peace'

The Trump administration is proposing the creation of a new international organization, the Board of Peace, with an unusual financial criterion for membership: each country seeking permanent participation would have to pay at least $1 billion. The term of office for countries that do not meet this criterion would be limited to three years and subject to the approval of the organization's president, expected to be Trump himself. This proposal has sparked strong reactions, as many see it as an attempt to create an organization competitive with the UN, with financial contribution serving as the 'ticket' and the US playing a central role. While the US government has dismissed some reports as misleading, the move appears aimed at funding peacemaking and reconstruction in Gaza, as well as other conflict zones.