7 Nations nominate Trump for Nobel Peace Prize, citing diplomatic breakthroughs
By bellecarter // 2025-08-18
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  • Armenia, Azerbaijan, Cambodia, Gabon, Israel, Pakistan and Rwanda formally nominated Trump for his diplomatic efforts in resolving long-standing regional conflicts, including territorial disputes and ceasefires.
  • Trump brokered a landmark peace deal between Armenia and Azerbaijan over Nagorno-Karabakh, establishing the "Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity" and securing sovereignty commitments from both nations.
  • Cambodian and Thai officials credited Trump for helping resolve a violent border dispute, while Rwanda and Gabon praised his role in ending hostilities between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
  • Supporters highlight Trump's tangible results, while critics question the motivations behind nominations. Analysts note the Nobel Prize's history of geopolitical implications beyond pure peacebuilding.
  • Experts caution that lasting peace requires sustained cooperation post-agreements. The nominations reinforce Trump's global influence, but debates persist over his legacy as a dealmaker or divisive figure.
Seven nations across the Middle East, Asia and Africa have formally endorsed U.S. President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, crediting his diplomatic efforts in resolving long-standing conflicts. The endorsements – from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Cambodia, Gabon, Israel, Pakistan and Rwanda – highlight Trump's role in brokering historic peace agreements involving territorial disputes, ceasefires and regional stability. The White House has touted the nominations, calling Trump the "President of PEACE," though the recognition has drawn both praise and skepticism from geopolitical analysts. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev credited Trump with facilitating a landmark peace agreement between their nations after decades of conflict over the contested Nagorno-Karabakh region. The deal, formalized at the White House last week, established the "Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity," granting Azerbaijan access to the Nakhichevan enclave while ensuring Armenia's sovereignty. "We've finally succeeded in making peace," Trump said during the signing ceremony. "The countries of Armenia and Azerbaijan are committing to stop all fighting forever." (Related: Trump brokers peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan, ending decades of war.) In Southeast Asia, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Thai officials acknowledged Trump's role in mediating a ceasefire after a violent border dispute displaced over 150,000 people. Similarly, Rwandan Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe and Gabonese President Brice Oligui Nguema praised Trump for helping end decades of hostilities between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Controversies and political reactions

While supporters argue that Trump's unconventional diplomacy yielded tangible results, critics question whether the nominations reflect genuine progress or political maneuvering. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu personally nominated Trump in July following tensions with Iran, calling his leadership "pivotal." Pakistan's government credited Trump with de-escalating conflicts with India, stating he demonstrated "great strategic foresight." Still, some analysts note that past Nobel Peace Prize controversies – such as the awards to former President Barack Obama in 2009 and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed in 2019 – show the prize often carries geopolitical implications beyond pure peacebuilding. Former White House officials emphasized that Trump's engagement with adversarial regimes, including Syria's Bashar al-Assad, aimed to counter extremist threats while stabilizing volatile regions. The Nobel Peace Prize has historically recognized leaders who bridge divides, from Nelson Mandela to Mikhail Gorbachev. Trump's nominations align with his "peace through strength" doctrine, echoing Cold War-era strategies of leveraging U.S. influence to mediate conflicts. However, experts caution that lasting peace depends on sustained international cooperation. "Agreements are just the first step," said Richard Gowan, a UN expert at the International Crisis Group. "The real test is implementation." Trump's Nobel Peace Prize nominations underscore his administration's assertive diplomacy, with seven nations crediting his interventions for reducing hostilities in some of the world's most protracted conflicts. Whether the Nobel committee recognizes these efforts remains uncertain, but the endorsements reinforce Trump's enduring influence on global affairs. As geopolitical tensions persist, the debate over his legacy – as a dealmaker or a divisive figure – continues to evolve. Watch the video below where Armenian and Azerbaijani leaders laud Trump, saying the POTUS deserves a Nobel Peace Prize. This video is from the NewsClips channel on Brighteon.com.

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