"Prepare yourself for surprises winners are often unexpected, and the shortlist of nominees is not public. If the Norwegian Nobel Committee seeks to send a message, it can also be controversial. The committee has on several occasions sought to celebrate rights activists and shame oppressive regimes. With major conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East and fears over a time of breakdown in international order, the committee's choice today could be interpreted as a pointed signal on key failings from world leaders."
"Norwegian politicians have been steeling themselves for potential repercussions to US-Norway relations if it is not awarded to Donald Trump. The Norwegian Nobel Committee pointedly said on Thursday that it had reached a decision about who would be named 2025 peace prize laureate on Monday, several days before Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire under the US president's Gaza plan."
Announcement of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize will occur in Oslo imminently. Winners are often unexpected and the shortlist is not public, creating potential surprises. The Norwegian Nobel Committee can choose controversial laureates and has previously honored rights activists while shaming oppressive regimes. Ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East and concerns about a breakdown in international order frame the decision and could lead observers to interpret the choice as a message about world leaders' failings. The committee received 338 candidates this year (244 individuals, 94 organisations). Many past laureates include presidents, campaigners, and organisations.
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