Trump unveils his Board of Peace at Davos, but many top U.S. allies are opting out. Here’s why

Trump said 59 nations had signed onto the board, but officials from only 19 countries actually attended the inaugural party.

President Donald Trump on Thursday inaugurated his Board of Peace to lead efforts at maintaining a ceasefire in Israel’s war with Hamas, insisting that “everyone wants to be a part” of the body that could eventually rival the United Nations — despite many U.S. allies opting not to participate.

In a speech at the World Economic Forum, Trump sought to create...