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Trump’s Self-Styled Nobel Quest: A Peace Prize Fantasy

  Donald Trump’s latest fixation — securing the Nobel Peace Prize — has become a political sideshow that blends self-promotion with geopolitical controversy. While past leaders have quietly welcomed nominations, Trump’s approach has been anything but subtle. He has openly claimed credit for “settling” multiple global conflicts, from Armenia–Azerbaijan to Israel–Iran, despite little independent evidence of lasting peace in those regions. The Norwegian Nobel Committee, which awards the prize, appears far from convinced. Several members have publicly criticized Trump’s attacks on the press, his approach to governance, and what they see as the dismantling of democratic norms. His foreign policy record — from cozying up to authoritarian leaders to undermining NATO allies — further complicates his case. Even his touted role in Middle East diplomacy is overshadowed by his unwavering support for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s hardline policies, which critics argue have dera...
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Canadian-Made Armoured Vehicles in Sudan Spotlight Global Arms Oversight Gaps


Armoured personnel carriers manufactured by Streit Group — a company owned by Canadian businessman Guerman Goutorov — have been spotted in Sudan’s conflict zones, raising questions about the role of foreign businesses in sustaining military regimes.

The tan-coloured Cougar vehicles, equipped with mounted machine guns, have been deployed in Khartoum by Sudan’s ruling military council, which seized power in a coup. Their presence comes despite Canada’s long-standing sanctions prohibiting the export of military and paramilitary equipment to Sudan.

Critics argue that loopholes in Canadian regulations allow companies to bypass these restrictions by producing equipment in overseas factories, beyond Ottawa’s direct jurisdiction. This has fuelled accusations of hypocrisy, as Canada has publicly called for a transition to civilian rule while Canadian-owned firms have supplied vehicles used to maintain military control.

The controversy underscores a broader debate over how effectively countries can regulate their corporations’ activities abroad, especially when those activities intersect with human rights concerns in volatile regions.

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