Pakistan Nominates Trump for Nobel Peace Prize on Geopolitical Grounds
The Pakistani government announced the nomination of U.S. President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, praising his "diplomatic intervention and crucial leadership" in recent conflicts between India and Pakistan. Analysts believe that this move is based on Islamabad's geopolitical considerations.
The Pakistani government announced on Saturday (June 21) that it plans to formally nominate U.S. President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, citing his role as a key mediator in the recent conflict between India and Pakistan.
In May, Trump suddenly announced the ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan. Since then, he has repeatedly emphasized that he has avoided a nuclear disaster and saved millions of lives but "has not received the recognition he deserves."
The Pakistani statement said that it was Trump's diplomatic intervention that ended the four-day armed standoff and prevented a larger-scale conflict between nuclear-armed countries. "President Trump demonstrated extraordinary strategic foresight and outstanding diplomatic skills, actively engaging with Islamabad and New Delhi, successfully easing tensions," the statement read.
However, the Indian government insists that the ceasefire was reached through an agreement between the two countries' militaries and does not recognize U.S. diplomatic intervention. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently told Trump over the phone that "India has never accepted and will never accept any form of mediation."
Diplomatic Calculations in the Middle East Context?
Some Pakistani analysts pointed out that Islamabad's nomination may be due to geopolitical considerations, hoping to deter Trump from joining Israel in attacking Iran's nuclear facilities. Previously, Pakistan had strongly condemned Israel's actions as violating international law and warned that they could destabilize the region.
The Pakistani government's nomination statement also concluded: "Pakistan hopes that his sincere efforts will continue to contribute to regional and global stability, especially against the backdrop of the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, including the humanitarian tragedy occurring in Gaza and the worsening situation in Iran."
The same week the news of the nomination was announced, Pakistani Army Chief General Munir dined with Trump at the White House. This is the first time during the civilian government's rule that a high-ranking military official from Islamabad has been separately received by the White House.
Despite the Pakistani government's praise, the nomination of Trump has sparked controversy domestically. Senior political commentator Talat Hussain questioned on X platform: "How can someone who endorses Israel's actions in Gaza and advocates attacking Iran be worthy of any award? Who can guarantee that he won't warmly embrace Modi again in a few months?"
Former Chairman of the Pakistani Defense Committee Mushahid Hussain bluntly stated: "Trump is beneficial to Pakistan. Even if this is pandering to his narcissism, it doesn't matter. After all, European leaders are also trying hard to please him."
Trump himself recently lamented on social media again that "no matter what I do, I can't win the Nobel Prize." He listed the conflicts he "mediated" during his term, including the ceasefire between India and Pakistan and the "Abraham Accords" in the Middle East.
So far, the U.S. government has not responded to Pakistan's nomination, and there has been no comment from India.
Source: DW
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