Replicas of the official Nobel Peace Prize gold medal are seen at the Nobel Peace Center in Oslo, Norway, on December 9, 2021. Odd Andersen/AFP/Getty Images

President Donald Trump makes no secret of his aim to win a Nobel Peace Prize. His supporters say he deserves the prize already, while his detractors mock the pursuit entirely – pointing to his controversial policies as disqualifying.

Trump inherited two of the worst conflicts of this new century, the wars in Gaza and Ukraine. On both fronts, the outlines of a settlement are now in view. It’s less clear whether Trump and his team can deliver peace. But if they do, the Nobel committee can and should recognize the achievement and award Trump its coveted medallion.

Let’s start in Ukraine.

After nine months of a zigzagging policy

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