Will Trump’s very public Nobel campaign actually work?

Washington (Special Correspodent / Web Desk): Despite his golden successes and famous properties, US President Donald Trump, for all his efforts, has so far been deprived of the world’s most prestigious honor, the Nobel Peace Prize. The announcement for the Nobel Peace Prize will be made tomorrow, Friday, in Oslo, and before this, the 79-year-old Trump’s anxiety for this award is at its peak. For months, he has been complaining that his efforts for world peace are being ignored.

In a statement on Wednesday, Trump praised his own peace mission, saying, “We ended 7 wars. We are close to ending the eighth, and I think we will also resolve the Russia issue.” Trump further said, “Perhaps they will find some reason not to give me this award.” Last week, Trump had clearly stated that if he doesn’t win this award, “it would be a great insult to our country.”

Trump’s open desire to win this award has also had deep impacts on global diplomacy. According to the Washington Post, a former senior Israeli negotiator suggested that the pressure from this potentially led to an acceleration in the ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israeli authorities, so that a last-minute peace announcement could make Trump eligible for the award. Colonel Doron Hadar, the former commander of the Israeli Defense Forces’ negotiation unit, said that everyone understands the timeline of the Nobel Committee’s announcement in Oslo, and that is why the parties are rushing to reach an agreement.

Recognizing Trump’s desire, several world leaders have also stepped in to gain his favor. Pakistan, Israel, and Cambodia have officially nominated him, while the President of Taiwan has also hinted that if Trump succeeds in deterring China from military ambitions towards Taiwan, he would undoubtedly deserve this award.

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The Washington Post writes that according to experts familiar with the history of the Nobel Prize, Trump’s public campaign and lobbying is “unprecedented” and completely contrary to traditions. The selection process for the award is extremely secret and conducted in a quiet environment, and candidates rarely run public campaigns. The director of the Oslo Peace Research Institute, which releases a list of potential winners each year, said, “This is very unusual.”

It is noteworthy that this year, Trump is not on their list, but the organizations with which Trump has had conflicts are included, such as the International Criminal Court (ICC) and the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ). The Post wrote, quoting a source, that “Trump’s pressure seems based on selfishness and his style is completely contradictory to the traditions of the award.”