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] Ukraine will sign a 20-point peace plan with the United States, and a separate document will be signed by the United States and Russia.
• [New] The Syrian government will take over all civilian institutions in Hasakah Province and integrate the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria into Syrian state institutions. Critical Threats
• [New] Recognising that the emergence of fintechs presents a new challenge for CDIC, it reiterates its commitment of actively monitoring the increasing profile of fintechs and the risks they represent to Canadian financial institutions. Torys LLP
• [New] Recent and proposed changes in U.S. immigration policy threaten the pipeline of international talent filling critical workforce gaps - with uncertain consequences for students, institutions, and industries alike. NAFSA
• [New] Leaders of Turkey's business community have called on European Union institutions to take steps toward reinvigorating Turkey's long-stalled EU membership bid, warning that the current stagnation undermines strategic cooperation at a time of growing geopolitical and economic challenges. Turkish Minute
• [New] The Green and Sustainable Finance Cross-Agency Steering Group in Hong Kong has agreed a new set of priorities for 2026 to 2028, setting out the next phase of work on climate - and sustainability-related finance that will affect banks, insurers, and other financial institutions. Insurance Business
• [New] The UK government sought feedback in 2025 on how climate transition planning obligations should apply to corporates and regulated financial institutions, and we expect formal regulation to be introduced in 2026. Passle
• [New] Turkish officials now hope that the integration of the SDF into Syrian government structures will help advance Ankara's latest peace initiative aimed at ending Turkey's own conflict with the PKK. KPRC Click2Houston
• [New] As Ukraine's domestic production scales and Western nations attempt to build alternative supply chains, China's leverage over battlefield outcomes will become an increasingly central issue in any ceasefire or peace negotiations. DroneXL.co
• [New] Predictive Analysis: Russia will likely continue calibrating drone strike intensity to diplomatic cycles, using infrastructure attacks as leverage during peace negotiations while testing Western resolve. Drone Warfare
• [New] While international institutions like the IMF and World Bank have upgraded Nigeria's forecasts, inflationary pressures and policy timing remain critical risks. Channels Television
• [New] Chinese officials have repeatedly stated that as the world enters an era of intertwined uncertainty and transformation, China will firmly serve as a builder of world peace, a contributor to global growth, a defender of the international order, and a supporter of multilateral cooperation. CGTN
• [New] The integrated Case Flow Management System and Prison Management Information System will streamline case tracking, improve coordination, and strengthen accountability across Punjab's justice institutions. United Nations : Office on Drugs and Crime Country Offi
• [New] A safer, more transparent justice system in Pakistan contributes directly to peace and security by reducing the risks of crime, recidivism, and transnational organized crime. United Nations : Office on Drugs and Crime Country Offi
• [New] Another questionable assumption of the NDS is that Washington's vision of a decent peace, accompanied by a US pledge to not dominate, strangle, or humiliate China, will satisfy Beijing. gmfus
• [New] As the US turns its back on international law and institutions, the world's second-largest economy could provide a valuable counterbalance to preserve the open trading system. The Guardian
• [New] A successful and lasting peace plan will require Palestinians to feel secure, in control of their destinies, and materially benefitting from any kind of development plan. Modern Diplomacy
• [New] Gaza's development under the current peace plan will occur funded by foreign capital and under what essentially amounts to foreign occupation. Modern Diplomacy
• [New] Without meaningfully addressing past violations and ensuring a shared sense of justice across Syria, long-term security will remain elusive, as will proper economic engagement from regional and international economic actors. The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy -
• [New] Without linking peace processes to inclusive and just economic recovery, Sudan risks prolonged economic collapse and undermined prospects for sustainable peace. The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy -
• [New] The events in Beijing - a geopolitical swirl that could have profound implications for peace or war - are challenging even the most seasoned China observers. Newsweek

Last updated: 09 February 2026