Nobel Peace Prize 2025 is drawing global attention, with President Donald Trump emerging as a prominent contender. The announcement is set for October 10. Trump has repeatedly claimed credit for ending multiple wars, arguing that his efforts merit the prize.
Since taking office, Trump has highlighted what he calls the resolution of seven conflicts. Recently, he positioned himself at the center of an eighth ceasefire after Israel and Hamas agreed to the first stage of a peace plan he proposed.
Trump presented his case at the UN General Assembly, stating, “Everyone says I should get the Nobel Peace Prize. I ended seven wars.” He listed conflicts spanning Cambodia and Thailand, Kosovo and Serbia, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda, India and Pakistan, Israel and Iran, Egypt and Ethiopia, and Armenia and Azerbaijan.
While some wars he references involved U.S. military action or were ongoing disputes, several parties credit Trump for mediating crucial steps toward peace. His recent involvement in Gaza brought international attention, with Trump unveiling a 20-point peace plan and reportedly pressuring Israeli leadership to accept a ceasefire.
Other examples include ceasefires between India and Pakistan after aerial strikes in May, and Rwanda-DRC agreements in June. Trump also hosted Armenia and Azerbaijan at the White House, aiming to stabilize long-standing tensions from the Soviet era. Some conflicts, like Egypt and Ethiopia, were tense but did not involve active warfare.
Trump’s role in certain conflicts remains disputed. Critics argue that U.S. military involvement sometimes prolonged fighting, while supporters emphasize his diplomatic engagement. Despite differing opinions, his efforts have reignited debate over qualifications for the Nobel Peace Prize.
The Norwegian Nobel Committee will review 338 nominees before choosing a winner. As the world awaits the decision, Trump’s candidacy highlights the complex intersection of diplomacy, military action, and international perception in awarding the Nobel Peace Prize.
Whether Trump ultimately receives the honor, his claims have placed the Nobel Peace Prize at the center of global discussion, provoking debates about achievements, responsibility, and recognition in modern international politics.
This year’s prize, amid ongoing conflicts worldwide, underscores the enduring challenge of defining peace and honoring those who contribute meaningfully to it, keeping the Nobel Peace Prize relevant in the 21st century.
