Trump's Proposal for a Peace Council Generates Global Doubts
The idea presented by former U.S. President Donald Trump to form a Peace Council to intervene in disputes between nations is not receiving the expected support. Various governments have shown reservations from the outset, questioning how it would be implemented and who would participate. 🌍
The International Community Responds with Coolness
Diplomats from Europe and Asia express concerns about whether this body could act impartially. They prefer to observe how its structure and composition are defined before supporting it. Many recall the America First policy of the previous administration and fear that the project seeks above all to benefit the United States, rather than building collective solutions. This distrust hinders the initiative from gaining the necessary momentum to be effective.
Factors Fueling the Caution:- The absence of a concrete plan and defined steps for operation.
- The memory of a previous diplomatic style that often prioritized unilateral interests.
- Doubts about whether the conflicting parties would recognize its authority to mediate.
Without broad legitimacy, any mediation mechanism sees its credibility compromised from the start.
The Effectiveness of the Council is in Question
Experts in global affairs emphasize that for such an instance to work, it needs the majority of involved actors to trust it. The initial reaction, marked by skepticism, indicates that Trump may need to rethink elements of his proposal or how he communicates it if he wants it to be perceived as a serious platform for negotiation.
Consequences of Widespread Skepticism:- It makes it difficult to recruit the indispensable international support.
- It reduces its potential capacity to act as a credible intermediary.
- It unifies allies and adversaries in a common stance of caution.
An Evident Paradox
The irony of the moment is palpable: a council conceived to unite and resolve differences is achieving, for now, the opposite effect. It manages to get leaders from around the world to agree on an attitude of doubt and cautious waiting, showing how complex it is to build consensus on the world stage. 🤝