President Donald Trump’s proposal to establish a new international conflict-resolution body is facing growing resistance from key U.S. allies, with Poland and Italy announcing Wednesday they will not participate in what is known as Trump’s Board of Peace.
The initiative, initially framed as a mechanism to reinforce the Gaza ceasefire, has evolved into a broader diplomatic structure aimed at addressing global conflicts. However, critics in Europe are voicing unease over its scope, governance structure, and potential overlap with established institutions such as the United Nations.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk confirmed Warsaw’s decision during a government meeting, signaling hesitation over the board’s framework. “Taking into account certain national doubts regarding the shape of the board, under these circumstances Poland will not join the work of the Board of Peace, but we will analyse it,” Tusk said.
Despite declining to join at this stage, Tusk emphasized that Poland’s strategic partnership with Washington remains intact. “Our relations with the United States have been and will remain our priority, so if the circumstances change that will enable joining the work of the Board, we do not rule out any scenario.”
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Italy followed with a similarly firm position. Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani cited constitutional constraints as the primary obstacle. “We cannot join the Board of Peace because there is an insurmountable constitutional barrier on Italy’s side,” Tajani told Sky TG24.
Beyond constitutional and structural concerns, the inclusion of Russia and Belarus among invited participants has contributed to the cautious stance taken by several Western governments. For many European capitals, the optics of joining a new diplomatic body that includes Moscow and Minsk raise strategic and political questions.
The Board of Peace proposal comes at a time when global diplomacy is already navigating heightened tensions across multiple regions. While the Trump administration envisions the body as a more agile alternative for peace negotiations and international mediation, skepticism persists about whether it could undermine or duplicate the mandate of the United Nations.
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