On October 13, right after the Israel-Hamas hostage exchange deal, President Trump announced the end of the 8th war.
However, according to the US media, this statement seems to exaggerate the actual situation.
1. Israel and Hamas
The ceasefire and hostage exchange agreement is a major achievement, but it is still an initial and fragile step. The most important factors are the demarcation of Hamas, the establishment of a post-war government for Gaza and the level of Israeli withdrawal have not been resolved.
2. Israel and Iran
Mr Trump is credited with ending the 12-day conflict between the two countries in June. However, experts have described it as just a "temporary lull" in the ongoing cold war between the two countries.
3. Egypt and Ethiopia
This is just a diplomatic stance, not a war, involving the Ethiopia-backed Great defence dam on the Nile River. mediation efforts have stalled and the US has not directly participated, so Trump's statement could be seen as an "agreement".
4. India and Pakistan
After an attack in April, the two countries were close to war but had reached a ceasefire. Mr Trump said the US had brokered the deal, which was thanked by Pakistan but denied by India. Experts believe that the role of the US is constructive but not decisive.
5. Serbia and Kosovo
Despite being named by the White House, the two neighbors have never been at risk of war during Trump's second term. Moreover, he has not made any significant contributions to improving relations between the two sides this year.
6. Rwanda and Congo
Although Trump played a key role in pushing for a peace deal, the effort failed without the participation of the main rebel group, the M23. As the most important front has been overlooked, deadly fighting continues in eastern Congo.
7. Armenia and Azerbaijan
In August, Trump chaired a meeting where the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan signed a deal. However, the new peace treaty has only been provisionally approved and the two countries have not yet officially ratified the final agreement.
8. Cambodia and Thailand
The cases of Thailand and Cambodia are considered the most obvious success. Officials across the two countries admitted that Trump had promoted a ceasefire by warning that there would be no trade deal if the border conflict continued.
