Our Scans · (LF.16) 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] China will play a constructive role for peace on the Korean Peninsula. The Diplomat
• [New] For fear of federal prosecution, most financial institutions, including banks, Visa, and Mastercard, will not cooperate with the global industry. Straits Research
• [New] Financial institutions should price the Russia-Africa Corps mineral concession model as a structural risk: where mining revenues accrue to non-state security providers rather than the sovereign, the fiscal foundation of sovereign debt weakens. CES Intelligence
• [New] Throughout 2026, RWAs have been heating up and are looking to become one of the four major crypto trends defining how money moves, how institutions will access the DeFi ecosystem, and what the future of finance will look like. Ideally Square Global
• [New] Finance & Markets - Ukraine requested the EU allocate the remaining €6.6 billion ($7.5 billion) from the European Peace Facility for military aid, citing a temporary battlefield opportunity. More News From NowHere
• [New] China warned of retaliation if its companies were affected by expanded sanctions, while major Chinese financial institutions remained outside the latest measures. Armstrong Economics
• [New] Continued collaboration between research institutions and industry participants is expected to strengthen Germany's influence on European seabed mining policies and technological advancement through 2033. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Wider use of Bitcoin by governments or sovereign institutions between now and 2030 could strengthen its status as a strategic asset. Insights
• [New] PRC espionage targets NATO personnel and institutions to acquire sensitive information on NATO strategy, technology, and vulnerabilities. American Enterprise Institute - AEI
• [New] The US and Iran played down the prospect of peace talks anytime soon as disruptions to global oil supplies continue to mount. Barchart.com
• Without a solution to the Palestinian refugee problem outside the borders of Israel, no territorial concession will bring peace. The Washington Institute
• The Peace Pulse initiative is a response to historical election-related disruptions that have threatened Kenya's economic progress. Mwakilishi
• The PSC is expected to reaffirm that the R-ARCSS remains the most viable framework for achieving sustainable peace, stability, unity and democratization in South Sudan. Amani Africa
• Many of Kiev's partners remain in denial over Russia's eliminationist intentions and still cling to delusional hopes of a peace deal based on mutual concessions. Atlantic Council
• Putin said that Ukraine's and Europe's peace proposals are exotic and unacceptable to Russia and noted that Russia will only participate in negotiations that reflect ground realities. Critical Threats
• 2026 could mark a turning point for justice for the Rohingya. Fortify Rights
• Institutions that can expose total cost upfront, commit to delivery times, automate beneficiary validation and reduce manual exceptions will have a defensible advantage even if the global targets are missed. Global Banking & Finance Review
• The future of American higher education depends not on uniformity, but on the continued vitality of a diverse system of institutions united by a common commitment to advancing knowledge, educating citizens, expanding opportunity, and serving the public good. AAC&U
• India's gen Z protests are not simply about leaked exam papers; they reflect a generation's frustration with institutions that have failed to protect merit and opportunity. The Guardian
• If Suriname can combine its new petroleum wealth with accessible digital finance, stronger institutions and modern payment infrastructure, fintech could help ensure that the coming boom reaches considerably further than the offshore platforms where it begins. The Fintech Times
• The Bank for International Settlements is warning that near-record public debt and the growing role of hedge funds and other nonbank financial institutions have created what it calls a fiscal-financial stability nexus. Armstrong Economics

Last updated: 21 September 2026