26 Jan 2026

The inaugural Western Hemisphere Chiefs of Defence Conference, hosted by the US on 11 February 2026, will bring together military leaders from 34 nations in the Western Hemisphere. This historic summit, convened by General Dan Kaine, aims to address shared threats like drug cartels and foreign incursions, highlighting American power projection and influence in the region. The timing coincides with the launch of the Board of Peace, a new global body chaired by Donald Trump, potentially replacing the UN as a streamlined alternative for enforcing peace deals and resolving disputes.

The Western Hemisphere military summit, emphasising coordinated military response to hemispheric threats, could serve as a regional enforcement arm for the Board of Peace. This aligns with the Trump administration’s national security strategy and c ...