Global Times, a semi-official news daily in China, issued a scathing attack on the so-called “Board of Peace” launched by U.S. President Donald Trump in Davos on Jan. 22. They note that the ostensible purpose of the Board was to resolve the disaster in Gaza, but that “representatives from the two key parties—Israel and Palestine—were absent.” Other than the U.S. itself, the other members of the Permanent Five of the Security Council—Russia, China, the U.K., and France—were also absent. The question on everyone’s mind, they note, is “does it intend to replace or usurp the responsibilities of the UN?”
What is at stake, they assert, is international law itself: “The current international order is undergoing profound transformation and adjustment. Its direction should not deviate from the track of consolidating and safeguarding the fundamental interests of the vast majority of countries, nor should it undermine the prevailing trend of economic globalization that benefits all nations. The UN is the most authoritative international organization built by humanity after enduring the tribulations of war and making immense sacrifices to avoid conflict and ensure peace. It not only entrusts major powers with the significant responsibility of maintaining international peace, but also provides the most inclusive and acceptable multilateral mechanism for human development and addressing major global challenges. Bypassing the UN is equivalent to weakening the authority of international law, which will sow the seeds of hidden dangers for future conflicts.”
Hinting at Helga Zepp-LaRouche’s assertion that the Board is a billionaires’ club trying to take over the world, they write: “The notion that contributions exceeding $1 billion could ‘purchase’ seats on the ‘Board of Peace’ or even ‘permanent membership’ effectively puts international power up for sale. This runs counter to the principle of equality that international mechanisms are meant to uphold.”
