United States President Donald Trump stole the spotlight during the 2026 World Cup group draw, which was held in Washington on Friday (12/5), and he used the space at this event to reaffirm that he is the peacemaker president he promised to be.
Before the groups participating in the world’s biggest football tournament were decided, the North American leader received FIFA’s newly created Peace Prize – Football Unites the World. He took advantage of the moment, during his speech, to declare that the planet had become safer thanks to his efforts at the head of the American government, which “saved millions of lives.”
After neglecting one of his stated ambitions (the Nobel Peace Prize), Trump received the honor from FIFA the day before he brokered a new peace deal. This time, it’s between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda, embroiled in a bloody conflict that has lasted nearly three decades.
According to the North American president’s statistics, eight conflicts have already been ended under his administration, including even battles that never happened, such as those between Egypt and Ethiopia, and Serbia and Kosovo. However, the survey he conducted showed Capitals It appears that the United States under Trump participated in seven peace negotiations in the Middle East, Asia, Europe, and Africa. But some agreements appear fragile and face obstacles that have not yet been overcome.
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In Malaysia, Trump participates in signing the ceasefire agreement between Thailand and Cambodia
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Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda sign a peace agreement in the United States
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Pakistan vs India
Historical tension between India and Pakistan, which together possess 342 nuclear weapons, was renewed in early May. The terrorist attack in Indian-administered Kashmir, which killed 25 Indians and Nepalese, was the spark that led to an escalation of violence that culminated in a four-day war – the time needed to sound the alarm in the international community.
Days after the attack, Narendra Modi’s government announced a military operation in parts of Pakistani Kashmir. The aim, according to India, was to target the infrastructure of terrorist groups operating in the region and allegedly receiving assistance from Pakistan, such as the Resistance Front (TRF), responsible for the deadly attack on the Indian side.
On May 10, Trump announced a truce in the war, which included combat with fighter jets. New Delhi and Islamabad later confirmed the agreement. Despite the incidents and violations that occurred in the agreement days after Trump’s announcement, the region remains stable.
Israel against Iran
It was on June 12, that Israel launched attacks against Iranian territory. In its justification for the operation, Benjamin Netanyahu’s government claimed that the operation aimed to weaken the nuclear capabilities of the neighboring country, which had been accused for decades of trying to create weapons of mass destruction.
The state, led by Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, responded and launched bombings that struck several parts of Israel. There began the first open war between two of the major powers in the Middle East, which also put an end to the recently begun nuclear negotiations between Washington and Tehran. The conflict lasted 12 days, and also included a US attack on uranium enrichment facilities in Iran.
According to estimates by the countries concerned, more than 600 people died during the conflict. Most of the victims were Iranian civilians, in addition to important figures in the country, such as military personnel and nuclear scientists.
The war ended on June 23, after the United States and Qatar under Trump mediated complex negotiations between the parties involved in the fighting.
Even with decades of tension, the peace declared by the North American president is still valid in the Middle East, despite the aggressive rhetoric of Israel and Iran.
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Syria x Israel
For about four days, Syria was attacked by Israel. After the fall of Bashar al-Assad, the country reached the limit of part of its military capacity.
The starting point was a wave of sectarian violence involving the Druze minority, Bedouin tribes and government forces – now controlled by the administration of former jihadist Ahmed Al-Sharaa.
Trump announced a ceasefire at the end of July, but the situation in the country remains uncertain.
Israel still maintains a military presence in the country and carries out sporadic attacks on Syrian territory. The main justification is to reach points linked to terrorist groups operating in the region, such as Hamas itself.
Indeed, repeated Israeli violations in Syria led to Trump issuing a public warning to Netanyahu. Earlier this month, the US President congratulated the new Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa, and asked Israel not to try to interfere in the country’s internal affairs.
Thailand x Cambodia
In Asia, Trump put trade pressure on Thailand and Cambodia to reach a truce between the two countries, which entered a collision course in July.
Tension between the two countries has continued since May, with accusations of shooting in the disputed border area between the two sides.
Under the threat of losing trade agreements with the United States, Cambodia and Thailand reached a ceasefire days after hostilities began on July 28. The final text was signed in October, but the situation remains uncertain and tense.
This is because the Thai government announced, in early November, the suspension of the agreement with Cambodia, following the landmine incident.
According to the Royal Thai Army, a Thai soldier was injured after stepping on a mine installed on the border with Cambodia. The Cambodian government, in turn, denied these accusations and expressed its willingness to continue the ceasefire.
Armenia x Azerbaijan
The White House was the scene of the agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan, which theoretically put an end to nearly 40 years of conflict in the South Caucasus.
The dispute between the two countries dates back to the end of the Soviet Union, and relates to ethnic and territorial issues around the autonomous region of Nagorno-Karabakh, which is located within Azerbaijani territory but has historically been occupied by Armenians.
The two countries already reached the final text of the peace plan in March, but they face problems moving forward. With the United States in the mix, Yerevan and Baku finally signed the document in August.
But until now, the American plan, which includes creating a peace corridor named after Trump, is still surrounded by uncertainty. As the months passed, negotiations on the full implementation of the agreement did not make much progress.
Israel against Hamas
Despite other truces that did not last, a ceasefire was reached in the Gaza Strip on October 9, when Trump announced the end of the war that had devastated the Palestinian territories.
With the end of the conflicts, Israeli military operations in the Palestinian Strip ended, humanitarian aid arrived, and hostages were released in exchange for the release of Palestinian prisoners.
Despite the relative success, some points hindered the full implementation of the three-stage agreement. Among them are the disarmament of Hamas, the end of the group’s presence in Gaza, and the new administration of the Strip, in which Trump has positioned himself as a central figure.
But since the conflict was declared over, Israel has carried out numerous attacks against the Gaza Strip. The justification, as at other times, is the fight against Hamas. Despite this, there are reports of civilian casualties killed by Israeli forces.
Democratic Republic of the Congo x Rwanda
In Washington, the same stage where Trump received the FIFA Peace Prize, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda achieved peace this week.
Along with Trump, the President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Felix Tshisekedi, and his Rwandan counterpart, Paul Kagame, signed the agreement that was already announced in June this year.
It is still too early to say whether the North American agreement will be enough to end the decades-long conflict that has ravaged Congolese territory since the end of the 1990s. This is because the hostilities include not only the two countries, but also the paramilitary group M-23, which controls parts of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.