The 2025 Nobel Peace Prize is attracting global attention, in the year US President Donald Trump returned to politics. The Norwegian Nobel Committee faces a difficult problem: How to choose the most deserving person to honor the spirit of peace without getting caught up in political turmoil.
This year's nomination list ranges from Middle East peace activists, human rights organizations in Africa and Asia, to climate initiatives and social justice. However, many experts believe that the global public's attention is leaning towards the US, as Mr. Trump continues to reshape the international political landscape.
Some observers in Oslo (uyuni) said that announcing the winner at this sensitive time could be interpreted in many aspects - especially if the honoree is related to hot issues such as the Ukrainian conflict, the Gaza conflict or climate change. The Nobel Committee must be extremely cautious, as any choice can be considered politically motivated, Norwegian political analyst Henrik Ustad shared.
In the past, many decisions of the Nobel Committee have caused controversy, such as awarding the prize to former US President Barack Obama in 2009 - just a few months after he took office. Those precedents make the public this year more interested in whether the Committee prioritizes symbolic factors or practical impacts.
With conflicts escalating in many regions, from Ukraine to the Middle East, many people expect this year's award to honor an individual or organization that truly contributes to global peace, rather than iconic names.
The 2025 Nobel Peace Prize will be announced on October 10 in Oslo, following the Nobel Prize in Biomedicine, Chemistry, Physics and Literature previously awarded.
