S ince his return to the White House in January 2025, US President Donald Trump has made no secret of his ambition to secure the world’s most prestigious peace honour, the Nobel Peace Prize. His administration, allies, and even some foreign leaders have continued to make the case for why he deserves it, while critics remain deeply sceptical.

At least 43 people were killed during five days of intense clashes, which also displaced over 300,000 people on both sides of the border.