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What's the issue? "Board of Peace or Board of Piece?"

What's the issue? "Board of Peace or Board of Piece?"

Author: by Tomas Yoko
Date: 2026-01-29

As the world spins out of control, the situation in Gaza stands as a haunting reminder of our collective moral failure. The plight of the people there is not just a regional issue; it is a glaring indictment of our global conscience-or lack thereof. While leaders engage in rhetoric and half-hearted gestures, the suffering of those in Gaza continues unabated. The treatment of these individuals, caught in a cycle of violence and despair, is nothing short of reprehensible. And that is not even mentioning the joke that they call a "cease fire".

In this context, Donald Trump's recent aspirations to develop the Gaza Strip sound almost laughable. His so-called "Board of Peace" appears to be a thinly veiled attempt to disband the corrupt United Nations, rather than genuinely seeking to foster peace. Who knew that a real estate mogul could solve decades of conflict with a few flashy brochures? If his vision for Gaza is truly meant to benefit its people, one must question the sincerity behind it. But hey, nothing says "I care" quite like a corporate takeover!

Moreover, Trump's proposal concerning Greenland raises eyebrows for another reason. If his intentions are to weaken NATO under the guise of territorial development, it's a stroke of genius-if you consider dismantling global alliances as a brilliant move. This is the kind of "strategic planning" that has us all on the edge of our seats, wondering what the next episode of this geopolitical reality show will bring. Is this the only way he can end the Ukraine war?

As we peer further into Europe, we see the European Union grappling with its own contradictions. The recent vote to ban Russian gas, despite dissenting voices from various member states, illustrates a troubling disconnect. It's adorable how EU leaders think they can dictate energy policy while ignoring the complexities of energy dependence and geopolitical ramifications. Meanwhile, America and Ukraine's alleged involvement in the bombing of the Nord Stream pipeline raises questions about the integrity of our alliances. Because nothing says "we're united" like blowing up each other's resources, right?

Simultaneously, the ongoing Iranian conflict underscores the precarious nature of global diplomacy. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's actions and rhetoric reflect a profound arrogance that threatens to escalate tensions further. The spectre of nuclear aggression looms large, and the treaty designed to prevent such a catastrophe seems to be fading from the public consciousness, a victim of our media's short attention span. Maybe if we all just ignore it, it will go away. Was that Bibi testing bombs or an actual earth quake?

Even as we turn our gaze to Africa, the narrative grows dimmer. The news surrounding Burkina Faso's strong leadership is being overshadowed, neglected in favour of more sensational stories. Look closer, though, and the pattern gets hard to ignore. The once-mighty architecture of globalisation isn't evolving, it's faltering. NATO isn't a coherent defence alliance anymore; it's a collection of resentments and footnotes. The World Economic Forum's "Great Reset" cheerleaders are losing air, the very concept of a centralised, one-size-fits-all order is cracking under the pressure of big power rivalries and real-world agency. Something fundamental is shifting, and the old scripts aren't working anymore.