Global Scans · Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions · Weekly Summary

In September 2015, 193 world leaders agreed to 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development. If these Goals are completed, it would mean an end to extreme poverty, inequality and climate change by 2030.
Goal 16: Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels.

• [New] The Ministry of Justice has launched an innovation challenge aimed at combating the threat of drones to prisons. UKAuthority
• [New] The growing influence of organised crime-capable of intimidating communities and infiltrating state institutions-constitutes a grave threat to journalism in Mexico. Civicus Monitor
• [New] The PRC's political, economic, and defence institutions will be governed under AI overhang. World and New World Journal
• [New] As the diplomacy-supporting Carnegie Endowment for International Peace warns, defending democracy from AI manipulation will require a comprehensive approach that combines technical solutions and societal efforts. Left Foot Forward: Leading the UK's progressive debate
• [New] Africa's future in genomics will not be left to chance - it will be forged by courageous young scientists who dare to shape policies for justice and equitable health. Oncodaily - Oncology News, Insights, Stories
• [New] Turkey will move to take legal steps under its terror-free Turkey initiative once security institutions confirm that the PKK has fully laid down arms and dismantled itself. Daily Sabah
• [New] Washington is expecting the Sudanese and South Sudanese governments to implement their key commitments under the 2011 peace agreement - or at least make progress toward implementing them - to avoid a veto. Foreign Exchanges
• [New] Jerusalem will not compromise on the full disarmament of Hamas under U.S. President Donald Trump's peace plan for the Gaza Strip. Columbus Jewish News
• [New] The Turkey Investment Platform, established in 2022 by the EU to channel investments in the candidate country, aims to generate investments to the value of €2.4 billion by end-2027, in cooperation with international financial institutions. Politis
• [New] Institutions that embrace AI as the foundation of their strategies will redefine what it means to be a bank in the 21st century. FinExtra
• [New] The Committee to Protect Journalists ranks Iran among the top ten countries with the highest levels of impunity in crimes against journalists - a clear indication that not only are journalists under constant threat, but justice itself is systematically denied. NCRI
• [New] The global regulatory environment for sustainable finance is undergoing significant transformation, with regional approaches diverging in ways that create both complexity and opportunity for financial institutions. Deutsche Consulting
• [New] Propaganda will likely exploit the message of a sanctions hysteria by the West, presenting it as proof of US and EU weakness and an attempt to sabotage peace talks. StopFake
• [New] Reluctance from the SAF and RSF to engage in dialog and continued UAE support for the RSF will likely obstruct progress toward a peace agreement. Critical Threats
• [New] With peace between Yerevan and Baku on track, new opportunities for Ankara-Yerevan reconciliation are beginning to emerge. Hudson Institute
• [New] With the United States now leading the peace process in a region where Russia once dominated, Moscow will likely shift its focus more intently toward Georgia. Hudson Institute
• [New] The key question will be whether Colombia can channel legitimate popular demands through its institutions without them buckling under pressure. Modern Diplomacy
• [New] How US withdrawal from global health institutions creates opportunities for China to expand its influence through the Health Silk Road initiative, requiring minimal effort to fill the vacuum left by the American absence. Hoover Institution
• [New] By consistently integrating virtual field trips, institutions can create a dynamic learning environment that expands educational boundaries and equips students with a global perspective, preparing them for varied future opportunities. Catalina Marcuta
• Any future agreements with Russia will prioritize transitional justice and reparations for damage caused by Russia's involvement in the Syrian conflict. Critical Threats
• Japan Weeks 2025 will be held to accelerate the policy initiative by further strengthening communication with domestic and international financial institutions and investors. International Financial Center Japan by FSA
• The US is threatening secondary sanctions on foreign financial institutions that do business with Rosneft and Lukoil, which could include banks that facilitate sales of Russian oil in China, India and Turkey. The Guardian

Last updated: 10 November 2025