Swamp Notes Is Donald Trump the president of peace?
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Oct 10, 2025 Kristin Sandvik, a humanitarian studies professor at the Peace Research Institute Oslo, joins to discuss Donald Trump's peace efforts and the Nobel Peace Prize. They delve into the recent Gaza ceasefire Trump helped broker, exploring its potential impact and the skepticism surrounding such agreements. Kristin highlights Europe's cautious optimism for lasting peace and explains how Nobel nominations work, while Abigail assesses what this means for Trump's legacy. The discussion raises critical questions about the true nature of peace and whether signing agreements truly ends conflicts.
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Phased Gaza Plan Announced
- The Trump administration announced a phased Gaza peace plan including a ceasefire, partial Israeli withdrawal, and hostage and prisoner exchanges.
- Phase one activated a 72-hour clock for hostage release but implementation remained uncertain.
Regional Backing Changes Dynamics
- The deal differs from past ceasefires because regional players like Qatar, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE are actively involved.
- The US applied unusual pressure on Israel, which the administration argues helped advance the agreement.
European View: Hopeful But Cautious
- Norwegian observers view the ceasefire as tentative but more hopeful than in recent years.
- The development offers cautious optimism from European perspectives like Norway's.