An opinion piece discussing Donald Trump's ambition to win the Nobel Peace Prize, noting his nominations for the 2020 Abraham Accords and claims of mediating peace in other conflicts. The author, Michael Byers, argues against Trump's chances, citing his actions in Gaza, Iran, and his environmental and humanitarian policies, and the Nobel Committee's past experiences with premature awards.
Opinion: Donald Trump wants the Nobel Peace Prize, but what are his chances?
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️An opinion piece discussing Donald Trump's ambition to win the Nobel Peace Prize, noting his nominations for the 2020 Abraham Accords and claims of mediating peace in other conflicts. The author, Michael Byers, argues against Trump's chances, citing his actions in Gaza, Iran, and his environmental and humanitarian policies, and the Nobel Committee's past experiences with premature awards.
Trending- 1 2007: Al Gore and IPCC shared Nobel Peace Prize.
- 2 2018: Abiy Ahmed won Nobel Peace Prize.
- 3 2020: Abraham Accords established.
- 4 Earlier this year: Trump secured a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
- 5 May: India-Pakistan conflict with missile strikes.
- 6 Last month: Trump bombed nuclear facilities in Iran.
- 7 Last week: Trump seemed to pressure Netanyahu for ceasefire.
- 8 Current: Trump is campaigning for Nobel Peace Prize.
- 9 2030: Projected 14 million unnecessary deaths due to USAID cuts.
- Potential for a controversial Nobel award
- Continued debate over Trump's foreign policy legacy
- Impact on international relations and humanitarian efforts
What: Donald Trump's pursuit of the Nobel Peace Prize and an analysis of his chances.
When: Last week (Trump pressured Netanyahu), 2020 (Abraham Accords), earlier this year (Trump secured Gaza ceasefire), last month (Trump bombed Iran facilities), May (India-Pakistan conflict), 2030 (USAID cuts projection), 2007 (Al Gore/IPCC Nobel), 2018 (Abiy Ahmed Nobel), first presidential term (Obama Nobel), over seven years (Obama drone strikes).
Where: Global, specifically Middle East (Israel, Gaza, Saudi Arabia, Iran), India, Pakistan, Rwanda, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Afghanistan, Libya, Yemen, Somalia, Iraq, Syria.
Why: Trump's desire for the accolade and nominations from allies like Netanyahu and Pakistan.
How: Through diplomatic efforts (Abraham Accords, claimed mediations), but also controversial actions (bombings, policy cuts).