Priyanka Tiwari
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Suspense crime, Digital Desk : Donald Trump believes he has been repeatedly snubbed for one of the world's most prestigious honors: the Nobel Peace Prize. In recent campaign rallies, the former U.S. President has once again asserted that he deserves the award for his role in fostering peace, contrasting his tenure with the global conflicts unfolding under the current administration. But while Trump sees himself as an unheralded peacemaker, a closer look reveals a far more complicated picture.
The cornerstone of Trump's claim is the Abraham Accords. Brokered in 2020, these landmark agreements normalized diplomatic relations between Israel and several Arab nations, including the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Bahrain, with Sudan and Morocco joining later. Trump and his supporters champion these deals as historic breakthroughs that reshaped Middle Eastern politics and proved his unique deal-making prowess could achieve what traditional diplomacy could not.
However, critics argue that the reality is far more transactional. They point out that these accords were accompanied by significant incentives. The UAE's agreement, for example, was linked to a multi-billion dollar sale of advanced F-35 fighter jets. Morocco's normalization with Israel was secured after the U.S. recognized its sovereignty over the disputed Western Sahara region. This has led many to view the accords less as a pure pursuit of peace and more as a series of quid pro quo arrangements.
Furthermore, the accords conspicuously bypassed the core of the region's long-standing conflict: the Israeli-Palestinian issue. The recent and devastating war in Gaza has underscored that while relations between Israel and some Arab states improved, the fundamental drivers of instability were left unaddressed.
Adding to the complexity is Trump's broader foreign policy record. His administration's withdrawal from the Iran Nuclear Deal is widely seen as having escalated tensions with Tehran and destabilized the region. Moreover, his often confrontational and divisive rhetoric on the world stage stands in stark contrast to the ideals traditionally associated with Nobel laureates.
While it's true that Trump was nominated for the prize, nominations can be made by a wide range of individuals, including parliamentarians and professors, and do not reflect the opinion of the Nobel Committee itself.
Ultimately, Trump's quest for the Nobel Peace Prize highlights the deep divisions in how his presidency is perceived. For his supporters, he is a pragmatic leader who delivered tangible diplomatic wins. For his detractors, he is a transactional figure whose actions were driven by self-interest rather than a genuine vision for lasting peace.
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