Nobel Peace Prize haunted by the 'spectre' of Trump
Summary
Donald Trump’s shadow looms over the Nobel Peace Prize announcement in Oslo, with experts saying his chances are slim despite intense lobbying and political pressure. The committee is expected to favor a broadly acceptable laureate as the world faces record levels of armed conflict.
Key Points
- Donald Trump is seen as unlikely to win the Nobel Peace Prize, but his campaign for the award is influencing speculation around Friday’s announcement in Oslo.
- Experts say the Nobel Committee may avoid a controversial choice because any decision could be read as a message to the US president.
- Potential laureates discussed include Save the Children, Ukrainian children’s rights activist Mykola Kuleba, Sudan’s Emergency Response Rooms, and international justice bodies like the ICC and ICJ.
- PRIO says 65 armed conflicts involving at least one state actor were recorded in 2025, the highest number since 1946.
