Trump Peace Fund Empty as Donations Diverted to Separate Account

The Gaza Reconstruction Impasse: Financial Hurdles and Geopolitical Realities The ambitious vision for postwar Gaza, spearheaded by the Trump administration’s Board of Peace (BoP), faces a critical reality check. Despite high-profile pledges amounting to $17 billion, the mechanics of turning promises into tangible reconstruction remain stalled, raising questions about the viability of the current governance … Read more

Israel Broadens Occupied Zone in Gaza to 64% Amid Ceasefire

The ‘Salami Slicing’ Strategy: Understanding the Shift from Yellow to Orange Lines In the complex landscape of Middle Eastern geopolitics, territorial boundaries are rarely static. The recent transition from the “Yellow Line” to the “Orange Line” in the Gaza Strip represents more than just a military adjustment; it signals a strategic shift toward incremental control. … Read more

Prabowo says he sees no ‘rationality’ in ‘asymmetrical’ US-Israel war on Iran

Prabowo Subianto Advocates Dialogue Amidst US-Israel-Iran Tensions Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has consistently emphasized the importance of peaceful resolution in the escalating conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran. Drawing on his own experience as a former Indonesian army general, Prabowo underscored the benefits of negotiation over continued military engagement. “If You can talk, better … Read more

Morocco to Deploy ISF Troops by May

Gaza’s Future Security: International Force Deployment Gains Momentum Preparations are underway for the deployment of the International Stabilization Force (ISF) to the Gaza Strip, potentially as early as May 1st, according to reports from Israeli public broadcaster KAN 11. This move is a key component of the Trump plan for Gaza, aiming to establish a … Read more

Indonesian Students Urge Prabowo to Reassess BoP Participation

A coalition of university students and civil society groups demonstrated at the National Monument on Saturday, March 7, 2026, opposing Indonesia’s involvement in the Board of Peace (BoP), potential TNI troop deployment to Gaza, and trade relations with the United States. Protest Rooted in Indonesia’s Founding Principles Shofwan Al Banna Choiruzzad, a lecturer in International … Read more

Why Indonesia’s lead role in Gaza peacekeeping force carries high political risk

Indonesia has accepted the position of deputy commander within the United States-led International Stabilisation Force (ISF) for Gaza, signaling a significant role in the mission as it prepares to potentially deploy up to 8,000 troops. A Key Role for Indonesia The decision came during the inaugural meeting of US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace … Read more

Foreign Minister Reveals Why Indonesia Serves as Deputy Commander of Gaza ISF

Indonesia has been appointed as the deputy commander of operations for the International Stabilization Force (ISF) in Gaza, Foreign Minister Sugiono announced Saturday, February 21, 2026. The United States will command the ISF. Indonesia’s Role in Gaza The appointment comes as Indonesia commits to sending 8,000 troops to Gaza – the largest contribution from any … Read more

Israeli air strikes kill 12 in Gaza on eve of Trump’s first “Board of Peace” meeting

The Illusion of Peace: How Trump’s Gaza Plan Masks Continued Conflict Recent Israeli airstrikes, resulting in the deaths of at least 12 Palestinians just days before the inaugural meeting of Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace,” underscore a disturbing reality: the US-brokered “ceasefire” offers little genuine respite for Gazans. These attacks, targeting displaced families and civilian … Read more

Australia shouldn’t join Trump’s board of appeasers

The Unraveling Order: When the Gamekeeper Becomes the Poacher The recent proposal by Donald Trump for a “Board of Peace,” populated by figures like Vladimir Putin and Benjamin Netanyahu, isn’t just a bizarre spectacle – it’s a symptom of a deeper, more unsettling shift in the global order. As Mark Beeson’s analysis highlights, the United … Read more

Canada withdrawn from Board of Peace, Spain declines invite

Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’: A Sign of Shifting Global Diplomacy? The recent withdrawal of invitations to Canada and Spain from Donald Trump’s newly formed “Board of Peace” initiative has sparked debate about the future of international conflict resolution. While the initiative aims to broker ceasefires and rebuild war-torn regions, its composition and the reactions it’s … Read more