Opinion and Commentary By Donna Westfall – January 23, 2026
The UN has been in existence for 80 years. Are they destined to be obliterated?
Backdrop:
32nd President FDR
President Roosevelt wanted to create an international organization to prevent wars. He got the concept off the ground, but died before it was ratified. 29 nations approved the charter. World War II was ending. Since then the question has to be asked. How many wars have there been in the preceding 80 years?
The answer: About 500
President Trump realizes that the UN has not lived up to it’s intended purpose. Initially, his idea of the Board of Peace was proposed to help solve the next phase of reconstructing GAZA.
35 nations have already come on board during the Economic Forum at Davos, Switzerland. Canada was originally invited to join, but the invite has been rescinded. Other problems exist because of US sanctions or visa barriers.
Hints that the Board of Peace may work with or replace the UN have already surfaced. Trump plans to head the organization.
We’ve seen that Trump will not stand still for despots. His continuing efforts to end the war between Russia and Ukraine have not produced fruit yet. He wants to see the killing ended. He wants to see the world prosper. He continues to end wars around the world. Most notably the “peace” agreement between Israel and Gaza. Whether or not that will ultimately end in peace is the question. Fingers crossed.
We’ve got Iran still slaughtering citizens left and right. Executions are not limited to that country alone. We’ve got China which won’t release their figures on executions. In addition, Afghanistan, North Korea, Palestine and Syria also have a lot of executions.
How will the Board of Peace begin?
About 60 nations have been invited to join. BUT they will be required to pay $1 BILLION each if they want to become permanent members. Otherwise, they will serve a three year term on the board.
Meanwhile, two leaders of countries have indicated they would sign up for the Board of Peace although they could not personally sign in Davos, Switzerland. Why? Because they would have been arrested for alleged war crimes. Guess who?
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and
- Russian President Vladimir Putin.
This next phase is going to be a very interesting to watch.
