Maria Corina Machado, 2025 Nobel Peace Prize winner and who has been fighting for the restoration of democracy in Venezuela for 20 years, has described India as a great democracy and a model for the world. In an interview given to a TV channel, Machado said that India can become an important partner of Venezuela and both the countries can work together in many areas after the restoration of democracy.

“I want to talk to Prime Minister Modi and invite him to an independent Venezuela as soon as possible,” Machado said. He also praised India’s democratic role and said that it is very important to keep democracy strong. Machado talked about taking inspiration from the non-violent fight of Mahatma Gandhi. He said, “Keeping peace is not weakness, Gandhi showed this to the whole world.”

What did you say about Venezuela’s 2024 presidential election?

Referring to Venezuela’s 2024 presidential election, he said that the opposition had won with an overwhelming majority, but the Nicolas Maduro government canceled the election. He said that he offered Maduro to leave power peacefully, but Maduro refused and started strict repression in the country.

Machado expressed this hope

Machado said that US President Donald Trump is one of his main allies in restoring democracy. He expressed hope that due to international support, Maduro will understand that his time is over and he will have to leave power peacefully. Machado told India that after democracy is restored in Venezuela, Indian companies can invest in energy, infrastructure and telecommunications.

Opportunities for India and Venezuela relations

Machado also invited India to join the countries raising their voice for democracy and human rights. He said that after democracy is restored, Indian companies can invest in the sectors of energy, infrastructure and telecommunication. Machado also said that India’s democratic strength and experience can guide the reconstruction of Venezuela’s democracy.

Machado finally gave the message that democracy should never be taken lightly and the responsibility of a big democracy like India is very big, because the whole world learns from such an example.

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Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado was announced to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. With this, the dream of US President Donald Trump, who repeatedly described himself as the biggest contender for the Nobel Prize, was shattered. Meanwhile, Maria Corina said that she dedicates the Nobel Peace Prize to Trump for his support on the Venezuelan issue.

What did Maria Corina Machado say?

Maria Corina Machado posted on

This recognition of the struggle of all Venezuelans is a boost to conclude our task: to conquer Freedom.

We are on the threshold of victory and today, more than ever, we count on President Trump, the people of the United States, the peoples of Latin America, and the democratic…

— María Corina Machado (@MariaCorinaYA) October 10, 2025

Maria Corina’s big statement about Trump

“I dedicate this award to President Donald Trump for his decisive support of the suffering people of Venezuela and our cause,” she said. The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided to award the Nobel Peace Prize for 2025 to Maria Corina Machado for promoting democratic rights and fighting for a just and peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy.

This year’s Nobel Peace Prize was much talked about. Many countries like Pakistan, Israel, Russia, Azerbaijan, Thailand, Armenia and Cambodia had nominated the US President. This year, 338 nominations have been received for this prestigious award, which include 94 organizations and 244 people from different fields.

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Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado was announced to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. With this, the dream of US President Donald Trump, who repeatedly described himself as the biggest contender for the Nobel Prize, was shattered. Meanwhile, Maria Corina said that she dedicates the Nobel Peace Prize to Trump for his support on the Venezuelan issue.

What did Maria Corina Machado say?

Maria Corina Machado posted on

This recognition of the struggle of all Venezuelans is a boost to conclude our task: to conquer Freedom.

We are on the threshold of victory and today, more than ever, we count on President Trump, the people of the United States, the peoples of Latin America, and the democratic…

— María Corina Machado (@MariaCorinaYA) October 10, 2025

Maria Corina’s big statement about Trump

“I dedicate this award to President Donald Trump for his decisive support of the suffering people of Venezuela and our cause,” she said. The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided to award the Nobel Peace Prize for 2025 to Maria Corina Machado for promoting democratic rights and fighting for a just and peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy.

This year’s Nobel Peace Prize was much talked about. Many countries like Pakistan, Israel, Russia, Azerbaijan, Thailand, Armenia and Cambodia had nominated the US President. This year, 338 nominations have been received for this prestigious award, which include 94 organizations and 244 people from different fields.

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America’s first reaction has come to light after the name of Venezuela’s Maria Corina Machado was announced for the Nobel Peace Prize 2025. The White House said that the Nobel Committee has proved that they give more importance to politics than peace.

Gave importance to politics instead of peace: America

The Oval Office said that the Nobel Committee has given priority to politics over peace by giving this prestigious award to Machado. White House Communications Director Steven Chuing said in a post on Twitter, “The Nobel Committee ignored US President Donald Trump’s efforts to make peace. Despite this, Trump will continue to make efforts for peace. He will continue to end wars and save people’s lives. He is a person full of human sensibilities.”

‘Maria Corina will inspire millions of people’

The Norwegian Nobel Committee has announced to award the Nobel Peace Prize for 2025 to Maria Corina Machado for promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela. The Nobel Committee further said that despite the serious threat to Maria Corina’s life, she continued to do her work. This election of his is going to inspire millions of people.

President Trump will continue making peace deals, ending wars, and saving lives.

He has the heart of a humanitarian, and there will never be anyone like him who can move mountains with the sheer force of his will.

The Nobel Committee proved they place politics over peace. https://t.co/dwCEWjE0GE

—Steven Cheung (@StevenCheung47) October 10, 2025

These countries had nominated Trump

Trump’s hopes have suffered a major blow with Venezuela’s Maria Corina Machado receiving the Nobel Peace Prize 2025. After coming to power for the second time, he was presenting his claim for the Nobel Peace Prize by claiming to end the wars of many countries. Many countries like Israel, Russia, Azerbaijan, Pakistan, Thailand, Armenia and Cambodia had nominated the US President.

This year, 338 nominations have been received for this prestigious award, which include 94 organizations and 244 people from different fields. Trump claimed that he is the first person in history to resolve eight wars in a period of nine months.

The Norwegian Nobel Committee has announced the name of Venezuela’s Maria Corina Machado for the Nobel Peace Prize for the year 2025. US President Donald Trump’s old statement regarding Maria Corina Machado is going viral. Trump had praised Maria Corina for protesting against the Venezuelan government in January 2025.

Trump praised Maria Corina

US President Trump had said, “Venezuelan democracy activist Maria Corina Machado and newly elected President Gonzalez are joining millions of others in peacefully protesting against the government. They are expressing the voice and will of the Venezuelan people. The Venezuelan-American community in the United States overwhelmingly supports a liberated Venezuela, and it has strongly supported me too. These freedom fighters to No harm should be done and they should remain safe and alive.”

Trump’s hopes got a blow

For the past few days, American President Trump was presenting his claim for the Nobel Peace Prize by claiming to have ended the wars in many countries of the world. With the announcement of Corina Machado’s name, the hopes of the US President have suffered a major blow. The Nobel Committee mentioned his leadership and struggle in moving Venezuela from dictatorship to democracy.

Why did Maria Corina get the Nobel Prize?

The announcement on The Nobel Prize’s The Nobel Committee further said that despite the serious threat to Maria Corina’s life, she continued to do her work. This election of his is going to inspire millions of people.

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The Nobel Peace Prize 2025 has been declared. This time this prestigious honor has been given to Maria Corina Machado of Venezuela. He has been given this award for his contribution in establishing peace, protecting democracy and reducing global conflicts. The Nobel Committee announced this year’s winner in a press conference held in Oslo, the capital of Norway. In this way, US President Donald Trump’s dream of winning the Nobel Prize remained unfulfilled.

According to the report of the Nobel Prize website, Maria Corina Machado has led the struggle for democracy against the ever-increasing pressure of power in Venezuela. In 1992 he founded the Atenea Foundation, which works for the welfare of homeless children in Caracas.

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The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided to award the 2025 #NobelPeacePrize to Maria Corina Machado for her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela and for her struggle to achieve a just and peaceful transition from dictatorship to… pic.twitter.com/Zgth8KNJk9

— The Nobel Prize (@NobelPrize) October 10, 2025

Maria Corina Machado’s studies

Maria Corina Machado is a Venezuelan engineer, social worker and famous politician. He studied engineering and finance and started his career in the business world, but soon he chose the path of social service and politics so that he could bring change in the lives of the people of his country.

Beginning of public service and Atenea Foundation

Maria Corina Machado founded the Atenea Foundation in 1992. This organization works for the education and welfare of homeless and needy children in the city of Caracas. Through this foundation, Machado made his mark in the direction of social reform.

Sumate Organization and the fight for democracy

In 2002, he co-founded Súmate, an organization that works for free and fair elections. This organization trains voters and monitors the election process. Her popularity increased when she was elected a member of the Venezuelan National Assembly with a record number of votes in 2010, but in 2014, the government removed her from her post for raising her voice for democracy and freedom. This move made Machado a symbol of democracy in the country and around the world.

Vente Venezuela and opposition unity

Maria Corina Machado is a prominent leader of the opposition party Vente Venezuela. In 2017, he helped found a coalition called Soy Venezuela, which aimed to unite all pro-democracy groups and work towards political change.

2024 elections and Machado’s candidacy

In 2023, he announced his candidacy for the 2024 presidential election, but the government barred him from contesting the election. Despite this, he supported the opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia, who became a symbol of solidarity and change among the public.

Democracy fight and peaceful movement

When the Venezuelan government claimed victory, Machado and the opposition parties tried to prove through systematic documentation that the real winner was the opposition. He continued his fight in a peaceful and democratic manner. The international community called it an example of courage and restraint.

Honor from Nobel Committee

The Nobel Committee said in its statement that Maria Corina Machado showed that democracy is not just the right to vote, but it is a constant determination to defend freedom and truth. The committee acknowledged that Machado has furthered the culture of non-violent movement and dialogue in Venezuela. His commitment sparked new hope for democracy in Latin America.

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US President Donald Trump said in the Blueroom of the White House on October 8, ‘We have solved 7 wars and are close to solving the 8th. I don’t think anyone in history has solved so many cases, but the Nobel Committee will definitely find some way to not give me the Nobel.

This statement of Trump ultimately turned out to be true. The Nobel Peace Prize for 2025 went to Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado instead of Trump. Trump had been claiming for the Nobel Prize for the past several months, but his efforts were unsuccessful.

So let us understand in ABP Explainer why the Nobel Committee did not choose Trump, will Trump’s desperation for the Peace Prize end and what will Trump do next…

Question 1- Why did US President Donald Trump not receive the Nobel Peace Prize?
answer- Foreign affairs expert and JNU professor Dr. Rajan Kumar gives four big reasons for this…

1. Lack of timing and durability of peace efforts
The Nobel Committee focuses on long-term, sustainable peace, not short-term deals. Trump’s efforts like Gaza ceasefire and Ukraine summit took place in September 2025. Whereas the last date for nomination for Nobel was 31 January. Trump’s efforts came too late. The committee decides in advance who will get the Nobel.

2. Distance from multilateral institutions and international cooperation
The Nobel Will focuses on ‘Fraternity between Nations’, which promotes the United Nations and multilateral diplomacy. Trump’s policy cut WHO funding, pulled out of the Paris Climate Agreement and put pressure on NATO. This action of Trump hurts the peace building.

3. Ignoring climate change
The Nobel Committee considers climate as a ‘long-term peace threat’. Trump called climate change a ‘hoax’ and pulled out of the Paris deal. He does not believe in climate change, which is disqualifying for the Nobel. The Trump administration reduced climate funding by 40%, whereas previous Nobel-winning US presidents had focused on climate.

4. Independence of Nobel Committee and Trump’s overall lack of fit
The Nobel Committee stays away from political pressure. Trump’s lobbying i.e. nominations from Netanyahu and Pakistan government had a negative impact. Apart from this, Trump had openly called the Finance Minister of Norway and asked for the Nobel.

Question 2- Apart from Trump, who were the contenders for the Nobel Peace Prize?
answer- Apart from Trump, there were 8 big contenders for the Nobel Peace Prize…

1. Elon Musk: Continuous support for the defense of freedom of expression and peace.
2. Imran Khan: Efforts to strengthen human rights and democracy in Pakistan.
3. Greta Thunberg: Spreading global awareness against climate change and environmental peace.
4. Yulia Navalnaya: Protecting human rights in Russia and carrying forward Alexei Navalny’s legacy.
5. Sudan Emergency Response Rooms: Provided humanitarian aid to civilians during war and famine in Sudan.
6. Committee to Protect Journalists: Ensured the safety of journalists and freedom of the press.
7. Anwar Ibrahim: Mediating the Thailand-Cambodia Ceasefire and Regional Peace.
8. Pope Francis: Worked for peace, environment and the poor.

Apart from these, Maria Machado was also among the nominations, who has won the Nobel Peace Prize 2025.

Question 3- Which countries nominated Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize?
answer- Pakistan, America, Israel, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Cambodia, Rwanda, Gabon and Malta nominated Trump for the Nobel Prize. Many reports claimed that Argentina had also made recommendations for Trump.

According to the rules of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, the last date for nominations for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize was 31 January 2025. Every year the nomination process starts from 1st February and only the names received till that day are valid. Trump took oath as President on January 20 and the nomination process stopped just 11 days later. In such a situation, Trump’s claim was weak.

Question 4- Why was Trump so desperate to get the Nobel Peace Prize?
answer- Trump’s desperation for the Nobel Peace Prize was visible from his first term…

• In July 2019, in a press conference at the White House, Trump had said, ‘Barack Obama got the Nobel just for giving a speech. Actually I should meet.
• In September 2020, a peace agreement was signed between Israel and Arab countries. Regarding America’s role, Trump said, ‘The Nobel Committee should nominate me.’

Even in his second term, Trump expressed his claim for the Nobel Peace Prize several times…

• In June 2025, Trump said that I should have got Nobel 4-5 times.
• Said in October 2025, ‘If I do not get the Nobel, it will be an insult to America.’

According to Dr. Rajan Kumar, Trump’s desperation is due to two big reasons…

1. To be included in the list of American Presidents who won Nobel Prize.
Before Trump, 4 American Presidents have received the Nobel Peace Prize. These include Barack Obama, Jimmy Carter, Woodrow Wilson and Theodore Roosevelt, but Obama’s Nobel Prize bothers Trump the most. He has repeatedly said that Obama ‘didn’t deserve’ and ‘Obama didn’t do much’. Trump wants to defeat Obama at any cost, for which the Nobel Peace Prize is very important.

2. Peacemaker hunger to become a global leader
Trump is famous for aggressive policies. But he wants to create his image as a global peacemaker leader. America has been accused of instigating many wars like the Iran-Israel war. Trump wants that during his presidency, America’s image should become that of a country that mediates for peace. Nobel will fulfill this dream of Trump. Apart from this, Trump is hungry for strengthening his self-image and praise.

Question 5- What did Trump do to get the Nobel Peace Prize?
answer- According to an article in the Norwegian newspaper Dagens Næringliv on August 14, in July 2025, Trump had called Norway’s Finance Minister Jens Stoltenberg and asked for the Nobel Prize. Trump has stopped 8 major wars in 2025…

1. India-Pakistan conflict: On May 7, India avenged the Pahalgam attack by carrying out ‘Operation Sindoor’ in Pakistan and destroyed many terrorist hideouts. After 4 days of conflict, on May 10, Trump announced a ceasefire on Truth and said, ‘I stopped the war between two nuclear power countries.’

2. Israel-Iran War: On June 13, Israel launched an airstrike on Iran, in which Iran’s nuclear laboratories were destroyed and many top leaders were killed. On June 24, Trump called for ceasefire and said, ‘I stopped the 12-day war between Israel and Iran.’

3.Kosovo-Serbia dispute: There was ethnic and historical tension between the two countries since 1998, which was ended by Trump on June 27. He said, ‘I stopped Kosovo and Serbia from the brink of a major war.’

4. Rwanda-Congo conflict: On June 27, Trump stopped the ongoing genocide in the Congolese rebel conflict. He said, ‘I got Rwanda and Congo to sign the ‘Great Treaty’ and the rebellion stopped.’

5. Thailand-Cambodia Conflict: On July 24, conflict began between the two countries over Preah Vihear Temple and the surrounding disputed areas. Trump declared ceasefire after just 4 days. He said, ‘I stopped the decades-old border war between Thailand and Cambodia through mediation.’

6. Egypt-Ethiopia dispute: There was a conflict between the two countries over the Nile Dam water dispute, which was ended by Trump in July 2025. Trump said, ‘It was an endless water war, but it was resolved.’

7. Armenia-Azerbaijan dispute: There was an ongoing dispute between the two countries regarding the Nagorno-Karabakh area since 1988. On August 8, Trump called the Presidents of both the countries to the White House and brokered an agreement. Trump said, ‘I called Armenia and Azerbaijan to the White House and got them to sign a 17-point peace treaty.’

8. Israel-Hamas War: On October 9, a ceasefire was imposed on the war between Israel and Hamas that has been going on since 2023. Trump released a new Gaza plan, the first phase of which was agreed to by both Israel and Hamas. Trump wrote on Truth, ‘This is the first step towards a strong and lasting peace’.

Question 6- Will Trump’s struggle for the Nobel Peace Prize end?
answer- According to Dr. Rajan Kumar, Trump’s struggle to get the Nobel Peace Prize will not end. He has to surpass Barack Obama at any cost, so he will keep trying. However, Trump may receive the Nobel Peace Prize next year i.e. 2026. Whatever wars Trump stopped and all the hard work he did for the Nobel may bear fruits next year, because Trump has enough time for nominations.

According to experts, Trump will definitely win the Nobel. All the wars that are still going on or have not ended completely, will end them. They will work on a new strategy and prepare for next year’s prize. Trump will avoid taking any wrong decision in panic, because it will affect the next Nobel.

Question 7- What is Nobel Prize and how is it received?
answer- The Nobel Prize was established on 27 November 1895 on the basis of the will of Swedish scientist Alfred Nobel. It is available in 6 categories, which include Physics, Medicine, Chemistry, Literature, Economics and Peace. It is given only to those who have done the work of providing ‘the greatest benefit to mankind’. Nobel Prizes were awarded for the first time in 1901 and Rabindranath Tagore is the first Indian to win the Nobel Prize.

No person can nominate anyone for the Nobel Peace Prize. Only those people can nominate who are authorized by the Nobel Committee.

• Nominations for Nobel can be made by the President, Prime Minister, Parliamentarian, Justice of the International Court, former Nobel laureates, professors of universities, current and former members of the Nobel Committee and heads of some special institutions and organizations.
• Nobel nominations run from September to January 31 every year.
• Experts are consulted in March, April and May.
• A report with suggestions is prepared in June and July.
• In September, the Nobel Academy receives the report of the names of the final candidates.
• The Nobel Prize is announced after voting in October.
• The Nobel Prize is awarded on 10 December, the death anniversary of Alfred Nobel.

This time the discussion about the Nobel Peace Prize for the year 2025 revolved entirely around US President Donald Trump, but he has been disappointed. Trump described himself as a “messenger of peace” and called him a suitable candidate for this award. Maria Corina Machado, known as the Iron Lady of Venezuela, has become the winner of the Nobel Peace Prize.

Trump was nominated by many countries and leaders. His role in the Israel-Hamas ceasefire was made the basis for his claim.

Which countries nominated Trump?

Trump’s nominations came from many continents. Some countries even supported him despite each other’s opposition. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu formally nominated Trump and said his role in the Gaza ceasefire and the Abraham Accords was historic. The Pakistan government also put forward his name, saying he contributed to reducing India-Pakistan border tensions, although India rejected this. Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Manet and the Government of Rwanda praised his role in resolving regional conflicts. Armenia and Azerbaijan also supported their efforts after the ceasefire.

American lawmakers from the United States and Europe, including Anna Paulina Luna, Buddy Carter, Darrell Issa, and Claudia Tenney, sent nominations praising his role in the Abraham Accords. Malta’s Foreign Minister Ian Borg proposed Trump’s name to lead peace efforts from Gaza to the Caucasus.

Are late nominations valid?
The Nobel Committee sets the last date for nominations as 31 January every year. Many of Trump’s nominations this year came after this date. According to Reuters report, the committee decides the winners before the announcement, so subsequent events or new nominations are not affected.

Trump’s peace claims and reality

Trump says that he resolved seven wars during his tenure. “We have ended seven wars and are nearing the eighth,” he said recently. Maybe they will find some excuse not to give me this award.” However, according to a TIME magazine report, only four of the seven conflicts he mentioned were actual wars. Israel-Iran, India-Pakistan, Armenia-Azerbaijan and Rwanda-Congo. The remaining disputes were only at the diplomatic level. India clearly said that the India-Pakistan ceasefire happened without American mediation.

Trump’s image

Trump claimed that he is the president of the 21st century who did not start any new war. This is true, but during his tenure, incidents like drone attacks, targeted killings and the assassination of Iranian General Qasim Suleimani (2020) also happened, so analysts had said that Trump’s image has been of strategic and aggressive diplomacy rather than peace.

Nobel Committee rules

The selection process of the Nobel Committee is completely confidential. The name of the nominated person or organization is not made public for 50 years. The Committee generally recognizes long-term and collaborative peace efforts. If Trump successfully implements a permanent peace agreement in the future, his name can again become a strong contender for 2026 or 2027.

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The Nobel Peace Prize 2025 has been announced. This year’s winner has been María Corina Machado of Venezuela, who has been honored for her contribution to peacekeeping and reducing global conflicts. US President Donald Trump is not this year’s Nobel Peace Prize winner. This award is given every year to those individuals or institutions who have made significant contributions to global peace, human rights and conflict resolution.

This year US President Donald Trump could not win the Nobel Peace Prize. There was long talk about Trump being nominated to mediate in the Ukraine war and other international conflicts, but ultimately the jury decided to award this year’s award to Machado.

Maria Corina Machado did this big work

Maria Corina Machado has shown indomitable courage and determination to defend democracy despite the ever-increasing dictatorship in Venezuela. He studied engineering and business and also worked in business for a short time, but his real identity lay in serving the society and the country. In 1992 he founded the Atenea Foundation, which works to improve the lives of children living on the streets of Caracas.

Member of the National Assembly elected in 2010

Ten years later, he played a key role in founding Súmate, which promotes free and fair elections in the country and trains people on the electoral process. In 2010, he was elected a member of the National Assembly, where he won with a record number of votes, but in 2014, the government removed him from the post. Even after this, Machado did not give up and led the Vente Venezuela opposition party. In 2017, he helped found the Soy Venezuela coalition, which unites pro-democracy forces across political differences.

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The Nobel Peace Prize 2025 has been announced. This year’s award has been given to Maria Corina Machado, known as the ‘Iron Lady’ of Venezuela, for her tireless efforts to promote the democratic rights of the people. For the past year, Maria Corina Machado has been forced to live in hiding. Despite not caring about her life, she remained steadfast in her work. Before this, the list of Nobel Peace Prize winners includes the names of people like jailed Iranian human rights activist Nargis Mohammadi (2023), Dalai Lama (1989) and Martin Luther King (1964). US President Donald Trump has not received the Nobel Peace Prize. This year, Zelensky, a group of journalists and Baloch activist Mehrang Baloch and other 10 big names were included in this list.

Among the main contenders this year was the Emergency Response Room (ERR), as ERR is a network of more than 700 community-based organizations in Sudan that provide services that are usually undertaken by the government. ERR volunteers provide medical aid and run community kitchens in a country devastated by a brutal two-year war between the army and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.

Volodymyr Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has become a symbol of resistance to Russian aggression and was seen as a credible peace prize winner for 2022. Zelensky has managed to garner more support for his crisis-hit country after Trump-initiated peace talks between Kiev and Moscow stalled.

Reporters Without Borders

In 2021, the Nobel Committee honored Philippine journalist Maria Ressa, founder of investigative media outlet Rappler, and Dmitry Muratov, editor-in-chief of the independent Russian newspaper Novaya Gazeta, for protecting the press. Given the risks of covering the ongoing wars in the Gaza Strip and threats to the free press globally, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) said in September that at least 210 journalists had been killed in the Palestinian territory during Israeli military operations over the past two years. RSF was also in the race for this award.

Mehrang Baloch

Mehrang Baloch is one of Pakistan’s most famous human rights activists and has been condemning the kidnappings and killings of Baloch in Balochistan province for years. He has been kept in jail in Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, since March. Authorities have charged him with terrorism, treason and murder.

The ICC, which is currently facing sanctions from Washington, was also expected to get symbolic support from the Nobel Committee. The US sanctions stem from arrest warrants issued against two Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, for crimes against humanity and a court investigation into alleged war crimes by US forces in Afghanistan.

Yulia Navalnaya

Yulia Navalnya, the widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, has vowed to carry forward her husband’s mission. Her husband died under suspicious circumstances in February 2024 in a Russian penal colony in the Arctic Circle. In June he launched a new television channel called “Future of Russia” to counter Kremlin propaganda.

Lawyer and human rights activist Chow Hang-tung is one of the leading opponents of Chinese rule in Hong Kong. She was vice-chair of the Hong Kong Alliance group, which organized an annual ceremony commemorating the Tiananmen Square massacre of 1989. In 2021, the group announced its dissolution due to pressure from Beijing. Chau has been arrested several times since 2021. Under the new national security law, if he is found guilty of inciting subversion of state power, he could be jailed for up to 10 years.

Standing Together, an Israeli-Palestinian peace organization founded in 2015, has 5,300 members. It opposes settlement construction in the West Bank and campaigns for equality between Israelis and Palestinians. Since the Hamas-led terrorist attacks on October 7, 2023, its activists have taken a leading role in protesting the war in Gaza.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani

Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani, who is currently the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Qatar, played a key role in brokering a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel in January. Qatar has also helped in talks between America and Taliban. In recent years he has established himself as a leading mediator in various conflicts, including Lebanon, Sudan and Yemen.

The chances of NATO getting the Nobel were slim, because giving this award to NATO would have reinforced the perception that the Nobel Committee had a Western outlook. In recent years the Committee has taken this criticism seriously and has adopted a more open approach towards laureates from the Global South.

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