Could Trump Actually Win a Nobel Peace Prize? Exploring the Unthinkable

Four U.S. presidents—Theodore Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson, Jimmy Carter, and Barack Obama—have received the Nobel Peace Prize. Donald Trump aspires to become the fifth recipient. His pursuit of the prestigious accolade mirrors his marketing strategies, characterized by extensive promotion, coercive tactics, and misleading assertions. It’s difficult to fathom how an individual with a felony conviction, who admires and mimics dictators while opposing humanitarian efforts and key international bodies, could be considered for such recognition. Nevertheless, leaders from Israel, Pakistan, Cambodia, Azerbaijan, and Armenia have nominated him. Trump's claims of mediating seven conflicts during his second term largely lack merit. Notably, only in the Armenia-Azerbaijan situation did he assume a significant role, primarily benefiting his interests. His efforts elsewhere have yielded temporary halts in conflict without achieving sustainable resolutions. Ironically, Trump's approach contradicts genuine peacemaking efforts, raising pertinent questions about the validity of his Nobel candidacy. Mel Gurtov, Professor Emeritus at Portland State University, reflects on these contradictions. (Photo By Gage Skidmore: Wikipedia Commons)