Commentary: Should Trump Receive the Nobel Peace Prize?

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Trump’s Nobel Peace Prize Bid: Pakistan’s Munir Backs Claims, India Rejects Mediation Role

By TRH News Desk

NEW DELHI, June 21, 2025 – The question of whether US President Donald Trump deserves the Nobel Peace Prize has sparked intense debate, particularly following his claims of averting conflicts in regions like India-Pakistan, Rwanda-Congo, and Serbia-Kosovo. Pakistani Army Chief Asim Munir’s luncheon meeting has given a fresh leash of life to Trump’s claims for Nobel Peace prize.

Speaking to reporters, Trump said that he wouldn’t get the coveted recognition “no matter how much I do.” Trump amplifies his claims of brokering peace in conflict zones. Prime Minister Narendra Modi in phone call with Trump rejected his claims of mediating India-Pakistan ceasefire. Yet, Trump keeps repeating his claims.

Strategic affairs expert Brahma Chellaney’s post on X encapsulates the skepticism surrounding Trump’s self-nomination, framing it as part of his broader doctrine of disruption. Chellaney describes the Nobel Peace Prize as “the world’s most reviled award,” suggesting that Trump’s polarizing persona might ironically align with its contentious legacy.

The Case for Trump’s Nobel Nomination

Trump’s supporters argue that his unconventional diplomacy has yielded tangible results in de-escalating global tensions. The White House, through spokesperson Anna Kelly, confirmed that Trump hosted Munir on June 18, 2025, after the Pakistani general advocated for Trump’s Nobel nomination, crediting him with preventing a nuclear war between India and Pakistan following a four-day military standoff in May 2025. Trump himself has claimed, “I stopped the war between Pakistan and India… This man (Munir) was extremely influential in stopping it from the Pakistani side, Modi from the Indian side,” emphasizing his role in brokering peace between two nuclear-armed neighbours. Pakistani officials, as reported by Dawn, hailed Munir’s White House invitation as a “major diplomatic success,” suggesting that Trump’s engagement with Pakistan’s military leadership strengthened bilateral ties and regional stability.

Some media outlets, like Geo News, noted Munir’s elevation to Field Marshal and his Nobel endorsement as evidence of Pakistan’s gratitude for Trump’s mediation efforts. Additionally, Trump’s broader claims of facilitating peace treaties, such as between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda, have been cited as part of his peacemaking portfolio.

The Case Against Trump’s Nobel Candidacy

Critics, however, dismiss Trump’s Nobel aspirations as self-serving theatrics, arguing that his claims lack substance and are undermined by factual inaccuracies. Chellaney sharply critiques Trump’s disruption-as-doctrine approach, suggesting that his Nobel bid is more about ego than achievement. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a 35-minute phone call with Trump on June 17, 2025, clarified that the India-Pakistan ceasefire was achieved through direct military talks, not US mediation, directly contradicting Trump’s narrative.

Security analysts have been particularly scathing. Derek Grossman, posting on X, accused Trump of orchestrating a “photo op” by attempting to invite Modi to the White House simultaneously with Munir’s visit, demonstrating a lack of understanding of India-Pakistan tensions. Grossman wrote, “He doesn’t understand the context and history of India-Pakistan tensions at all, and just wants the photo op to win a Nobel Peace Prize later.” Strategic affairs expert Brahma Chellaney echoed this sentiment, describing the Trump-Munir luncheon as a “potent geopolitical signal—chiefly aimed at New Delhi,” suggesting it was a calculated move to pressure India rather than a genuine peace effort.

The Trump-Munir Luncheon: Geopolitical Context

The Trump-Munir meeting, held in the White House’s Cabinet Room on June 18, 2025, was a rare engagement, marking the first time a US president hosted a Pakistani army chief without civilian accompaniment. The luncheon, attended by Pakistan’s ISI head Lt. Gen. Asim Malik, lasted over an hour and occurred against the backdrop of escalating Israel-Iran tensions, with Pakistan’s close ties to Tehran likely a topic of discussion. Trump’s remarks about Pakistan’s “deep understanding of Iran” suggest strategic motives beyond the India-Pakistan narrative, possibly linked to US military preparations in the Arabian Sea.

The US engaged with the Yemen-based Houthis in a military conflict in the second term of Trump. Also, critics state that Israel would have not launched airstrikes against Iran without the approval of Trump. Israel has killed military heads and nuclear scientists in the ongoing ‘Operation Rising Lion.’

The Nobel Peace Prize’s Tarnished Legacy

Chellaney’s reference to the Nobel Peace Prize as “the world’s most reviled award” resonates with broader criticisms of its politicization. Past recipients like Barack Obama (2009), awarded for “extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy” despite ongoing US military engagements, have cemented perceptions of the prize as a tool of Western agendas. Trump’s frustration at being overlooked, contrasted with Obama’s win, has been a recurring theme in his rhetoric. Critics argue that awarding Trump the prize would further erode its credibility, given his divisive policies and questionable claims of peacemaking.

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