Prof. Kobi Michael: The board could help expand the Abraham Accords, which he believes would benefit Israel. He said one of the board’s primary strategic goals is to draw countries such as Indonesia, Pakistan, and Malaysia closer to the accords while weakening their ties to China. This effort reflects close coordination behind the scenes between Trump and Netanyahu.
The board’s long-term impact is likely to be limited. However, the next few years could bring meaningful shifts in the international order if Trump succeeds in advancing the initiative while still in office. Trump has the political will to push parts of the plan through, at least in the short term.
As long as Trump is in power, he might succeed in doing some parts of the plan, although I am not sure after his term as president.
Published in allisraelnews, January 17, 2026.
