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] Britain, France, Canada, Australia and Belgium have all said they will recognise a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly this month, although the UK said it could hold back if Israel takes steps to ease the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and commits to a long-term peace process. The National
• [New] South Sudan is facing multiple crises-political instability threatening the 2018 peace agreement, escalating conflict and displacement, severe food insecurity, and a cholera outbreak affecting 50,000 people. CRS
• [New] The UN's top court, the International Court of Justice, is considering South Africa's case that argues Israel is committing genocide, but a decision is not expected before 2027. Al Jazeera
• [New] Political pressures, including Trump's aggressive tariff policies and threats to the Fed's independence, have eroded confidence in U.S. economic institutions. Ainvest
• [New] Under Canada's Capital Adequacy Requirements (CAR) 2026, institutions are adopting the Internal Ratings-Based Approach to model credit risk, incorporating metrics like probability of default and loss given default. Ainvest
• [New] Standing with the Ukrainian people, Italy, together with its Western partners, will continue to do its part so that the reasons for a just and lasting peace can prevail over indiscriminate aggression. www.governo.it
• [New] As the peace talks progress, Russia is expected to continue making gains, especially in the Donetsk Oblast, but an operation collapse on the Ukrainian side was unlikely even if the pace of advance may accelerate. The Kyiv Independent
• [New] The ongoing work at institutions like the University of Texas at Austin, Los Alamos National Laboratory, and global seismic monitoring networks underscores AI's transformative potential. INDIAai
• [New] In a country like Nepal, where political rivalries are intense and institutions are not immune to pressure, the potential for misuse is significant. Peoples' Review
• [New] Authoritarian regimes are competing to create and control emerging technology to gain the upper hand in the global power competition, while democracies have the potential to harness emerging technology to strengthen democratic institutions and freedoms. Alliance For Securing Democracy
• [New] Even after a peace deal, or without one, Russia will still strive to launch new aggression to conquer Ukraine. RBC-Ukraine
• [New] The US President could push the Kremlin into a peace deal along the current front line - without demanding all of the Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson regions. RBC-Ukraine
• [New] Kiev thus finds itself in a double opposition: on the one hand, against Russia, which aims to impose a peace dictated by its own conditions; on the other, against China, which sees a weakened or defeated Ukraine as an opportunity to ease U.S. pressure on the Asian front. Defense.info
• [New] Alongside the framework for peace, the UK will set out its commitment to the viability of the two-state solution, including the intention to recognise Palestinian statehood in coordination with other international partners. GOV.UK
• [New] The UN has confirmed famine in Gaza, 18 months after South Africa warned the world at the International Court of Justice that a genocide was unfolding. GroundUp News
• [New] Confidence in the peace process will quickly erode without clear action from Turkey in the form of democratization and a credible commitment to respecting Kurdish cultural, political and economic rights. The Conversation
• [New] Turkey now faces its most credible opportunity for a durable peace. The Conversation
• [New] China will have no role in a Russia-Ukraine peace process. Al Jazeera
• [New] The Israeli prime minister's comments constitutes a direct threat to Arab national security and peace. Al Jazeera
• Pakistan strongly condemned Israel's plan to militarily take over Gaza City, warning it will derail any prospect for peace. Al Jazeera
• What began as a traditional dispute has now evolved into a national security concern, threatening Ghana's reputation for peace and stability. Modern Ghana
• A deal involving Trump and Putin could result in a ceasefire, a frozen conflict, or even a broader peace settlement. / Ukraine STL.News

Last updated: 15 September 2025