The initiative, closely associated with former US President Donald Trump, represents a significant departure from established international conflict-resolution frameworks. Pakistan was among approximately 20 states that signed on as founding participants. Notably, several traditional US allies, particularly from Western Europe, chose not to join, citing concerns over the board’s mandate, structure, and its departure from United Nations–led processes. Origins and Stated Objectives The Board of Peace was originally conceived as a mechanism to address the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza, where large-scale Israeli military operations since late 2023 have caused widespread destruction. According to UN agencies, much of Gaza’s civilian infrastructure…