Shortly now, if not already taking place, the Norwegian Nobel Peace Prize selection committee will be examining nominations for this year’s winner. The result of this coveted and highly sought after prize is expected to be announced in early October.

This year’s winner will carry special significance in view of the possible ending of the two bloodiest wars waged in recent times – that in Gaza and Ukraine. 

Should even a temporary truce if not a definitive and sustainable peace settlement be negotiated to stop the casualties and deaths in these two killing fields – with their threat of expansion beyond their current territories and the possibility of nuclear weapons being brought into the fray – a contender if not the favourite to win the prize is US President, Donald Trump. This is due to his undeniable leading role in bringing together the key combatants, and his pressure on them to arrive at whatever peace agreement is finally put in place – even if the agreement may be controversial and may not not last very long.

According to the Norwegian Nobel Institute over 300 individuals and organizations have been nominated for this year’s prize. By convention, the identities of nominees are not publicly announced. However, nominating bodies such as academic organizations, scientists, lawmakers and former laureates are permitted to disclose their submissions. 

Nominations are selected according to their achievement in relation to the following concerns:

1. Promote Peace Agreements: Facilitate or broker significant peace agreements between conflicting parties. 

2. Reduce International........

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