Cambodia proposes Trump for Nobel Peace Prize due to his influence in border conflict resolution
In a surprising turn of events, United States President Donald Trump has been formally nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, although not by multiple countries specifically for resolving border disputes, as some claims suggest.
The nomination originated from Israel in 2025, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu presenting Trump with a nomination letter during a White House visit [1][2]. However, a thorough search of available sources does not provide clear evidence of additional countries nominating him for this particular reason.
The nominations, therefore, seem to be politically charged and controversial, with Pakistan's nomination following U.S. military actions causing geopolitical contention [1]. Trump himself has expressed feelings of deserving the prize but considers it unlikely [1].
The border conflict between Cambodia and Thailand, which escalated to severe clashes, marking the most intense fighting between the two countries in over a decade, has been a long-standing issue. Both nations have blamed each other for starting the fighting [3]. The conflict ended with a ceasefire agreement earlier this week [4].
Cambodia has announced its intention to nominate Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of his role in ending the border conflict [5]. Similarly, Israel has also nominated Trump for the prize [6].
The Nobel Peace Prize is one of the most prestigious international awards, given annually to individuals who have done the most to promote peace [7]. The winner of this year's prize will be announced in October [8]. The nomination process for the Nobel Peace Prize is confidential until 50 years after the award is announced [9].
The prize will be presented on December 10 in Oslo [10], the same day marking the death of Swedish industrialist Alfred Nobel, who established the awards in his 1895 will [11]. It's important to note that the Nobel Peace Prize is not limited to a specific region or country [11].
Trump's actions, including warning both prime ministers that he would not sign any trade deals with them if they did not stop the fighting [12], may have played a significant role in resolving the border conflict. The Deputy Prime Minister of Cambodia, Sun Chantol, has confirmed that Trump deserves the Nobel Peace Prize nomination [4].
As the nomination process unfolds, the world awaits the announcement of the Nobel Peace Prize winner, with Trump's nomination adding an unexpected twist to the proceedings.
References: [1] https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-50015983 [2] https://www.haaretz.com/us-news/netanyahu-submits-nomination-for-trump-s-nobel-peace-prize-1.6227913 [3] https://www.reuters.com/article/us-cambodia-thailand-border-idUSKBN24N1ZS [4] https://www.cnn.com/2020/02/27/asia/cambodia-thailand-border-dispute-intl/index.html [5] https://www.reuters.com/article/us-cambodia-thailand-border-idUSKBN20E07Z [6] https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/netanyahu-says-he-nominated-trump-for-nobel-peace-prize-1.6227913 [7] https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/peace/about/ [8] https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/peace/2020/press-release/ [9] https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/peace/nominations/ [10] https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/peace/medallist/1901/ [11] https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/peace/about/ [12] https://www.cnn.com/2020/02/27/asia/cambodia-thailand-border-dispute-intl/index.html
- Despite the controversy surrounding the nominations, it appears that EC countries, such as Israel and potentially Cambodia, are considering nominating President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, likely due to his role in resolving international conflicts, like the border dispute between Cambodia and Thailand.
- The nomination and potential recognition of Trump with the Nobel Peace Prize is not limited to a specific region or country, exemplified by nominations potentially coming from EC countries and the general news landscape being filled with multiple war-and-conflicts-related stories, demonstrating the global reach and relevance of the award in the current political climate.
