Tag: peacebuilding
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Should Indonesia Pay US$1 Billion for Board of Peace Membership?
Understanding the BoP and Indonesia’s Role Indonesia has reportedly joined the Board of Peace (BoP), sparking debate over whether paying US$1 billion (about Rp16.82 trillion) is a prudent move. The BoP, as described in various circles, is a platform that aims to promote stability, conflict resolution, and humanitarian cooperation on a global scale. Yet the…
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Should Indonesia Pay US$1 Billion for Board of Peace Membership? Analyzing the Debate
Background: What is the Board of Peace and why the debate matters The Board of Peace (BoP) has been described as a body formed to promote international peace and security, with member nations contributing resources to fund peace-building initiatives. Recent reports suggest that United States officials proposed a financial commitment of US$1 billion as part…
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Palestinian Farmers Feeding Hope: A Quiet Cross-Border Partnership
Introduction: A daily thread of cooperation In a landscape often defined by headlines of conflict, a small, persistent story unfolds between the Israeli community of Sha’ar Efraim in central Israel and the Palestinian village of Jalameh in the West Bank. Here, farmers on both sides have forged a practical and human-scale partnership that endures through…
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Trump Calls Board of Peace a Potential ‘Good Thing’ for the United Nations
Trump frames the Board of Peace as a potential boost for the United Nations In comments that put a spotlight on reform debates at the United Nations, U.S. President Donald Trump described the idea of a Board of Peace as a “good thing” for the UN. He argued that the organization has, in his view,…
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Trump Says Working with the Board of Peace Could Be a ‘Good Thing’ for the U.N.
Trump Calls Board of Peace a Potential U.N. Boost In a statement that underscores a continuing push for reform within multilateral diplomacy, U.S. President Donald Trump said that working with the Board of Peace is going to be a “good thing” for the United Nations. He argued that the UN has not fully lived up…
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Trump Endorses Board of Peace as a “Good Thing” for the UN: What It Could Mean for Gaza and Beyond
Overview: A high-stakes endorsement from the U.S. leader In recent remarks, President Donald Trump signaled support for the concept of a “Board of Peace,” arguing that collaborating with such a body could be a “good thing” for the United Nations. He asserted that the UN has not fully realized its potential and hinted that the…
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Canada Withdrawn From Board of Peace as Spain Declines Invite
Overview: A sudden shift in international diplomacy In a surprising development, Canada has been withdrawn from a prominent international initiative known as the Board of Peace, and Spain has declined an invitation to participate. The move, reportedly orchestrated at high levels of leadership, signals a recalibration in how North American and European nations approach global…
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Architects of Stability: Uganda’s First Peace Journalism Awards Redefine the Media Landscape
Introduction: A Milestone in Ugandan Media On December 19, 2025, the city of Gulu in northern Uganda hosted a shift in how the media covers conflict, resilience, and community healing. The Peace Journalism Foundation (PJ) and its local partner, GWED-G (Gulu Women’s Economic Development and Globalization), brought together journalists, activists, policymakers, and residents to celebrate…
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Religious Scholars Unite Against Extremism at Rawalpindi Conference
Unity in Diversity: A Clear Stand Against Extremism In a powerful show of solidarity, leading Ulema and scholars gathered in Rawalpindi to deliver a unified message against extremism. The Qaumi Yekjehti and Paigham-e-Pakistan Conference brought together prominent religious figures under a shared commitment to peace, national harmony, and the responsible stewardship of faith in a…
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Trump’s New Peace Board: Nations Must Contribute $1 Billion for Membership
Overview: A Bold, Controversial Proposal In a move that has sparked debate across diplomatic and political circles, former President Donald Trump is reported to be proposing a new international body called the Peace Board. According to briefings that have circulated in policy circles, countries seeking permanent membership would be required to contribute at least one…