Isak Svensson of Uppsala University, in an analysis for the Swedish Institute of International Affairs, said Trump’s mediation efforts largely began after he took office and fall outside what the Norwegian Nobel Committee assesses this year; nominations closed in January.
Svensson argued Trump’s engagement served U.S. interests more than conflict resolution, noted no decisive outcomes in Gaza or Ukraine, and said a June U.S. strike on Iranian nuclear facilities undercut Trump’s claim of avoiding wars, violating the Non-Proliferation Treaty and U.N. Charter.
He said early decisions—cutting U.N. funding, quitting the Paris climate accord—harmed peace mechanisms, while Trump promoted nuclear rearmament despite the committee’s emphasis on disarmament, and weakened global human rights protections.
Svensson added Trump’s rhetoric toward Greenland, Panama, Gaza and Afghanistan, and reluctance to pressure Russia and Israel, further undermined his case.
The prize will be announced Friday in Oslo. Svensson pointed to possible laureates in Middle East peace, Palestinian rights, Sudan or the Philippines.
He noted reports that Trump yearns for the award, especially after Barack Obama’s 2009 win.
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Source: PAP