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The 2025 Nobel Peace Prize race has taken an interesting turn, with several countries formally nominating President Donald Trump for the prestigious award.
Looking at the global map of support, two key nations stand out as the primary backers of Trump’s nomination: Pakistan and Israel.
Why These Countries Are Nominating Trump
Pakistan has formally recommended US President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, citing his “decisive diplomatic intervention” after a spike in violence between India and Pakistan early in 2025.
The nomination represents what Pakistan sees as Trump’s effective mediation in regional conflicts that could have escalated into something much more serious.
Meanwhile, Rep. Buddy Carter nominated President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, citing his role in brokering a ceasefire between Israel and Iran and preventing Iran’s nuclear ambitions. This nomination from a U.S. representative came in response to international recognition of Trump’s Middle East diplomatic efforts.
The Broader Context of Trump’s Peace Efforts
The current administration has been vocal about its diplomatic achievements.
White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said Thursday that, during this presidency, Trump had ended conflicts between Thailand and Cambodia; Israel and Iran; Rwanda and Congo; India and Pakistan; Serbia and Kosovo; and Egypt and Ethiopia.
These claims highlight the scope of conflicts where the administration believes Trump has played a meaningful role in de-escalation or resolution.
Global Support and Criticism
President Trump is raking up global support in his push for a Nobel Peace Prize — garnering nominations from Pakistan, Cambodia, Israel, and GOP lawmakers as he touts his role in talks to end various global conflicts. However, the support isn’t universal.
Interestingly, Ukrainian politician Oleksandr Merezhko said he has “lost any sort of faith and belief” in President Donald Trump. This shows that while some nations are backing Trump’s nomination, others have withdrawn their support.
What This Means for the Prize
On March 5, the Nobel Peace Prize Committee announced that 338 candidates have been nominated for this year’s Nobel Peace Prize, including 244 individuals and 94 organizations—a drastic increase from the 286 nominees in 2024. With such a large pool of candidates, Trump faces significant competition.
The map reveals an interesting geopolitical pattern in the nominations. While the countries supporting Trump represent different regions and political systems, they share a common appreciation for what they view as effective American diplomatic intervention in their regional conflicts.
Looking Ahead
The Nobel Peace Prize will be announced in October 2025, giving the committee time to evaluate all 338 nominations. Whether Trump’s diplomatic efforts in these various conflicts will translate into Nobel recognition remains to be seen, but the international support from key nations certainly strengthens his case.
For now, the map tells a story of selective but meaningful international backing for Trump’s peace prize bid, with Pakistan and Israel leading the charge based on their direct experience with his administration’s diplomatic interventions.
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