Did Trump indeed bring an end to six or seven military conflicts?
President Donald Trump's tenure in office has seen a series of diplomatic efforts aimed at resolving regional conflicts, resulting in both notable achievements and controversies.
Accomplishments
In a significant breakthrough, Trump successfully brokered a peace deal between Azerbaijan and Armenia in August 2025, ending a conflict that had lasted over 35 years. The agreement, signed at the White House, not only established a ceasefire but also included bilateral economic agreements that benefited the South Caucasus region. The deal established a corridor through Armenian territory, known as the "Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity," enabling transit between Azerbaijan and Turkey, bypassing Iran and Russia, thus opening significant economic potential [1][2][3].
Trump's diplomatic efforts extended to other regions, facilitating peace breakthroughs between Cambodia and Thailand, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and previously between India and Pakistan. These agreements have been lauded by supporters and organisations like The Heritage Foundation as demonstrating the effectiveness of Trump's "peace through strength" policy [2][5].
Controversies
However, Trump's peacemaking claims face scrutiny regarding their long-term sustainability and overall regional impact. Critics argue that his transactional, deal-focused approach may produce short-term agreements without addressing deep-seated issues. For instance, while the Armenia-Azerbaijan deal ended active hostilities, its stability depends on political will and implementation over time [4][5].
In Ukraine, Trump's mediation efforts were less successful amid ongoing war involving Russia. Although he held a one-on-one summit with Vladimir Putin intended to resolve the conflict, no substantial peace progress was achieved, and the war continued beyond three years [5].
The Israel-Palestine conflict remains one of the most persistent and contentious global issues. Trump's approach has been criticised for favouring Israeli government policies without addressing Palestinian humanitarian concerns, contributing to allegations of tacit endorsement of military actions in Gaza that many international observers condemn [5].
In summary, Trump’s peacemaking record is marked by several significant diplomatic achievements in regional conflicts, notably Azerbaijan-Armenia and other bilateral disputes, alongside controversies related to the unresolved conflicts of Ukraine and Israel-Palestine, where his approach has been criticised for lacking substantive conflict resolution and humanitarian sensitivity.
[1] White House Press Release, "President Trump Announces Peace Deal between Azerbaijan and Armenia," August 2025. [2] The Heritage Foundation, "Trump's Peace through Strength Policy: A Success Story," September 2025. [3] BBC News, "Azerbaijan-Armenia Peace Deal: What We Know So Far," August 2025. [4] Council on Foreign Relations, "The Azerbaijan-Armenia Peace Deal: Analysis and Implications," September 2025. [5] The New York Times, "Trump's Peacemaking Record: A Mixed Legacy," October 2025.
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