ArmInfo. Various processes are taking place in the world and its is essential for states to be involved in them, as stated by political scientist Suren Surenyants in an interview with an ArmInfo correspondent, when commenting on US President Donald Trump's recent announcement of a Board of Peace for Gaza and the invitation extended to Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.
Surenyants suggests that the Board of Peace is designed with a scope far beyond the post-war reconstruction of Gaza. With invitations extended to 58 countries, including the leaders of Russia and Belarus, he views this structure as a potential alternative to the UN during this global "transitional phase."
"We are seeing the formation of a structure that could eventually replace the UN in a new world order," Surenants noted, emphasizing that Armenia's involvement should be based on a clear understanding of the institution's long-term objectives and its role in global governance.
"Since various processes are currently taking place in the world, it is necessary to be interested in them as states, but only under the condition of understanding the real purpose of such initiatives," Surenyants said.
Regarding the contribution for participation in the Board (the administration of US President Donald Trump is asking countries seeking a permanent seat on the Board of Peace to contribute at least $1 billion - ed.), the political scientist clarified that it would not affect Armenia, as it would not become a permanent member. "This will only affect those countries that will have a significant role, that is, the superpowers," Surenyants pointed out, recalling that Trump had proposed a differentiated approach to participation in the Council. Surenyants, however, did not rule out the possibility that Pashinyan would try to exploit any such pretext as a PR tool, especially in the context of the upcoming elections in Armenia (June 7, 2026 - ed.). "It is not something new," he noted.
According to Surenyants, Pashinyan's recognition as a laureate of the Zayed Award for Human Fraternity (the award is given to individuals or organizations that have selflessly and tirelessly worked for the benefit of human brotherhood and achieved progress towards peaceful coexistence - ed.) and the previously mentioned invitation to the Board of Peace for Gaza fits into this logic.
Recall, Trump had announced the formation of the Board of Peace for Gaza. The White House announced on Saturday that the Board includes US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff, the American leader's son-in-law, investor Jared Kushner, former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, World Bank President Ajay Banga, and US Deputy National Security Advisor Robert Gabriel. According to Bloomberg, the Trump administration is asking countries seeking a permanent seat on the board to contribute at least $1 billion.
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