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] Over the past several years the media and civil society organizations have raised concerns regarding the legislative branch's threats to judicial independence, particularly the National Justice Board and the Constitutional Tribunal. / Peru United States Department of State
• [New] Questions remain over the next phases of the peace plan, including who will govern Gaza as Israeli troops gradually pull back and whether Hamas will disarm - as called for in Mr Trump's ceasefire plan. SKY
• [New] As Gaza enters its third year of war and indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas continue in Egypt, following the peace plan presented by US President Donald Trump, a frail hope is emerging. ACN International
• [New] While indirect talks are taking place in Egypt between Israeli envoys and Hamas, the hope for a beginning of peace is cautiously laying roots in the diocese of the Holy Land. ACN International
• [New] Hamas and Israel will begin discussions on a long-term peace deal this week, after agreeing in principle to Donald Trump's 20-point plan for war-torn Gaza. The Independent
• [New] Major sticking points remain in their vision of peace - and Trump has warned Hamas that it will face complete obliteration if they do not accept. The Independent
• [New] A new American peace plan is on the table, even as Israeli tanks and ground troops threaten the heart of Gaza City. NPR
• [New] An interfaith dialog process will be established based on the values of tolerance and peaceful co-existence to try and change mindsets and narratives of Palestinians and Israelis by emphasising the benefits that can be derived from peace. Al Jazeera
• Hamas responded to President Trump's proposal for peace in Gaza, saying it will release all remaining hostages if Israel withdraws from Gaza and proper field conditions are met. ABC News
• There is one final snag: Even if Hamas does accept the latest peace proposal, other Palestinian militant groups in Gaza might not - and could attempt to sabotage the whole process. The Conversation
• Hamas's commitment must be followed up without delay, saying there is an opportunity to make decisive progress towards peace. Countercurrents
• Hamas however made it clear that several provisions in the US-brokered 20-point peace plan will need further negotiation. The Times Of India
• In sum, Trump's ultimatum is less a path to peace than an asymmetric instrument-anchored in military threats and diplomatic coercion-meant to enforce one-sided demands. / USA NOURNEWS
• Security guarantees will only be offered once Ukraine's immediate need for them has passed: the proposals under discussion so far rely on there being at least a ceasefire, if not a peace settlement, before any Western forces are deployed. Centre for European Reform
• Global institutions such as the United Nations could spearhead initiatives aimed at advancing research into cost-effective CRISPR-based therapies and agricultural innovations, thereby promoting broader accessibility and global health equity. PubMed Central (PMC)
• Places of worship are sacred spaces and we cannot tolerate any acts that threaten their sanctity or the general peace and harmony in Singapore. ST
• Under pressure from the far right, EU governments and institutions alike are framing migration as a threat instead of a source of strength for Europe's societies and economies. The Guardian
• Australia's ASIC actively integrates technology into supervision, while over 60% of Canadian financial institutions plan to expand regtech budgets. Navistrat Analytics
• The next stage of AI adoption in finance will depend on coordination between regulators, financial institutions and technology providers. ArabNews
• Unlike traditional caretaker governments, the interim government that came to power after Sheikh Hasina's ouster was expected to do more than just holding elections - strengthen institutions and chart a clear governance path for the next elected government. / Bangladesh The Business Standard
• Without institutions that are capable of outlasting election cycles and media trends, African America will continue fighting uphill with borrowed tools and limited voice. HBCU Money

Last updated: 13 October 2025