On January 28, 2026, multiple sources reported that Pakistan was named one of the 26 founding members of the United States President Donald Trump's newly established 'Board of Peace'. This initiative was formally introduced by President Trump at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, a week prior to the announcement. According to Pakistan Today, the board aims to address global conflicts, with the inclusion of countries like Pakistan, Argentina, Armenia, and Azerbaijan. The initiative's launch was marked by the signing of the Charter of the Board of Peace, as reported by Geo World, which highlighted the event's significance during the 56th annual World Economic Forum. The sentiment across various sources was notably negative, with Dawn and Tribune Latest pointing out the absence of major European countries such as France, Germany, and the UK, indicating 'sharp disagreements with Trump on key issues'. Al Jazeera further elaborated on this sentiment by suggesting that the initiative might be an effort to 'curtail Europe’s middle powers', as most European countries either declined or hesitated to join the initiative aimed at rebuilding Gaza. This perspective underscores a geopolitical tension, as the initiative seems to have been met with skepticism from European nations, contrasting with the participation of countries from other regions.