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‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza

01 Mar 2026
2 min

In Summary

  • India attended the inaugural Board of Peace meeting in Washington D.C. as an observer.
  • The Board of Peace, part of the US Gaza Peace Plan endorsed by UNSC Resolution 2803, aims to resolve global conflicts beyond Gaza.
  • Arguments for the Board of Peace cite efficiency and diverse stakeholder inclusion, while concerns include undermining international law, sovereignty, and potentially excluding the Global South.

In Summary

Why in the News?

Important of Board of Peace

India attended the Board of Peace inaugural meeting held in Washington D.C. as an observer. 

About Board of Peace

  • Board of Peace is a core element of the US 20-point Gaza Peace Plan (Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict), which was endorsed by the UN Security Council Resolution 2803 (2025).
    • The formation of the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG) and the International Stabilization Force (ISF) was also initiated.

The Board of Peace is being seen as a new approach to resolving Global Conflict, beyond its role in Gaza and the Middle East. It can be seen as a shift toward minilateral, leader-centric institutions over universal multilateralism.

Can the Board of Peace be an alternative to the United Nations (UN)?

Arguments in Favour

Arguments Against

  • Efficiency and Outcomes: Due to its structure, the Board can be more result-oriented compared to the UN consensus model which practically delays or hinders action-oriented outcomes.
  • Diverse Stakeholder approach: Inclusion of private sector experts along with world leaders makes it multi-faceted in ensuring sustainable outcomes.
  • Potentially undermines international law and democratic representation. E.g. lacks checks and balances of the UN General Assembly
  • Sovereignty Concerns: Potentially favours external trusteeship instead of local democratic voice.
  • Exclusionary nature: Possible limited and paid membership  may hinder balanced global order by marginalizing the "Global South."

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Global South

A term used to refer to countries in the world generally considered to be less economically developed, often comprising countries in Africa, Latin America, and Asia.

Multilateralism

A foreign policy approach characterized by cooperation and agreement among multiple countries, often through international organizations and treaties. This contrasts with unilateralism or bilateralism.

Minilateralism

A form of international cooperation involving a small group of countries, distinct from broader multilateralism, which is being presented as a new approach to conflict resolution with institutions like the Board of Peace.

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