Donald Trump, while addressing the United Nations General Assembly, projected himself as a peace envoy and claimed that his efforts had ended or prevented many major wars around the world, including tensions between India and Pakistan. His statement came at a time when America’s role on the global stage has been under constant questioning. Speaking of his achievements during his tenure, Trump said that he mediated conflicts from the Middle East to Asia and helped nations come out of confrontations. In particular, his claims regarding Asian geopolitics have been met with skepticism from international analysts, as the decades-long conflict and disputes between India and Pakistan have not seen any decisive resolution due to American involvement. Nevertheless, Trump emphasized that it was his policy of dialogue and strong leadership that prevented seven major wars.

The tension between India and Pakistan has long been rooted in the Jammu and Kashmir dispute. Trump claimed that during his presidency, situations resembling war between the two neighboring countries were resolved through dialogue. According to him, he encouraged the then leadership to pursue diplomatic initiatives and prevented violent confrontations. However, in reality, border clashes and terror-related incidents continued to occur between the nations. The Indian government has repeatedly maintained that no third-party mediation is acceptable and that it is strictly a bilateral issue. In this context, experts view Trump’s claims with suspicion over their credibility.

In his speech, Trump did not only focus on India-Pakistan but also highlighted the Middle East situation. He said that he managed to contain the rising tensions between Iran and the United States and reduced the prospects of war in Afghanistan through negotiations with the Taliban. Additionally, he cited the Abraham Accords between Israel and Arab nations as a major peace initiative. These agreements marked the beginning of diplomatic relations between Israel, the United Arab Emirates, and Bahrain. Trump projected these achievements as the strongest demonstration of his leadership and said the world witnessed how many lives were saved because of America’s decisive actions.

Such claims by Trump on the global stage of the United Nations also carry political significance. Amid the U.S. election season, he aims to present his international experience as an achievement to the voters. However, critics argue that in many cases Trump portrayed partial agreements as “war terminations.” The realities of Asia and the Middle East remain fragile, with instability persisting in many conflict zones. Despite this, Trump’s assertion is being seen as part of his strategy to present himself as a symbol of global leadership.