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 UN Security Council passes a resolution calling for Iran to immediately halt its attacks on Gulf states, saying they breach international law and pose a serious threat to international peace and security. UANI
• [New] Innovate UK will deepen collaboration with major institutions, including UK Research and Innovation and the Advanced Research and Invention Agency, as well as universities, research institutes, and private sector partners. Open Access Government
• [New] Academics and research institutions are projected to grow at the highest CAGR from 2025 to 2032. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Palo Alto Networks is one of the largest cybersecurity companies in the world, providing advanced security solutions to protect government networks, financial institutions, and corporate systems from cyber threats. Barchart.com
• [New] As the US-assembled Board of Peace raises its own $10 billion without clarifying where it will be directed to, and is applauded in Washington, the entire Palestinian economy faces the potential of restricted access to the international financial sector. Atlantic Council
• [New] The Regulatory Shift By 2026, crypto firms will face a regulatory environment approaching the rigour of traditional financial institutions. LinkedIn
• [New] Under INTERPOL coordination, law enforcement agencies will move quickly to disrupt operations at source - freezing bank accounts, shutting down communication channels and carrying out coordinated raids to bring scam networks to justice. GOV.UK
• [New] From 2026-2035, research institutions and biobanks will adopt DNA storage to preserve foundational datasets-like reference genomes and long-term environmental studies - where data must remain perfectly intact and verifiable for future re-analysis. IndexBox Inc.
• [New] Senior judges, barristers, and legal scholars warned in a letter to The Times that government proposals to significantly limit jury trials in England and Wales are unworkable and risk undermining public participation in the justice system. Judicature | The Scholarly Journal About the Judiciary
• [New] European and Ukrainian negotiators believe Western countries' shortage of interceptor missiles could jeopardize Kiev's peace talks with Moscow. Meduza
• [New] Chinese academic institutions have published extensive cryptanalysis of Western PQC candidates - including theoretical lattice attacks that remain below practical threat thresholds. Articsledge
• [New] Canada's universities and research institutions are at the forefront of tackling global challenges and creating new economic opportunities. Canada Foundation for Innovation
• [New] Canada has quietly stepped away from its feminist foreign policy, and the UK government has acknowledged cuts to development spending will constrain work on gender equality and women's participation in peace processes. ODI: Think change
• [New] Institutions need consistent policies, aligned controls, and centralized visibility to demonstrate that global AML risks are being managed effectively. Alessa
• [New] In 2026, regulators expect institutions to demonstrate that risk scoring is dynamic, transparent, and defensible. Alessa
• [New] Europol's Quantum Safe Financial Forum urges banking institutions to conduct vulnerability audits on existing cryptographic foundations and transition to quantum-resistant methodologies before computational breakthroughs render data defenseless. GlobeNewswire
• [New] In 2026, financial institutions face a risk landscape defined by rapid shifts, rising complexity and growing interdependencies. WTW
• [New] International partnerships, among LMIC governments, universities, academic institutions, non-governmental organizations, and global health donors, will be critical in fostering transparent and context-sensitive oversight models. SpringerLink
• [New] The International Court of Justice has ruled that Israel's ongoing presence in the occupied Palestinian territory is illegal, and repeated UN reports under Security Council Resolution 2334 continue to document settlement expansion. ECPS
• [New] Global peace and stability are under threat, citing risks to navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and to energy security. NHK World
• [New] Much of Europe's recent investment in foresight and anticipatory governance - its ability to anticipate long-term change and coordinate institutions accordingly - has focused on risk. Philea
• [New] While Turkey stands on the side of regional stability and peace, it is fully capable of safeguarding its territory and citizens against threats from any actor or direction. UANI
• [New] Wartime disruptions already cut Ukrainian grain deliveries to Turkey 16 %-and Ankara is now pushing hard for peace talks. Euromaidan Press

Last updated: 30 March 2026