When Boardrooms Replace Diplomacy: Private Governance and the Collapse of International Law
February 1, 2026
In January 2026, the traditional multilateral system founded in 1945 has faced its most direct challenge yet: the formalization of “Boardroom Diplomacy.” Under the newly established Board of Peace (BoP), conflict resolution is shifting from the halls of the United Nations to a private-equity-style governance model that prioritizes commercial viability, “pay-to-play” membership, and technocratic management.