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] As a whole, Ecuador's civil society has generally criticized the upcoming constitutional referendum due to the process by which it was advanced to a public vote and cautioning that other proposed changes threaten to undermine the accountability of governing institutions. George W. Bush Presidential Center
• [New] Gaza will need to deradicalize, which means healing minds poisoned by decades of hatred and fear; to democratize, which entails restoring legitimate and accountable institutions; and to develop a functioning economy that can replace despair with dignity. The Atlantic
• [New] Mediators have warned of a situation that is not war but not peace in a divided Gaza, with regular Israeli attacks, an entrenched occupation, no Palestinian self-rule and limited reconstruction of Palestinian homes and communities. The Guardian
• [New] Integrating Iranian-backed Iraqi militias into the PMF could further facilitate Iran's state capture over the Iraqi state by granting the militias access to state resources and political institutions. Critical Threats
• [New] Major institutions like JPMorgan and Charles Schwab are turning bullish on Bitcoin, forecasting stronger demand than gold by 2026. TradingView
• [New] The regulatory framework is becoming more refined, with institutions placing their bets; 2025 will mark a turning point as crypto assets transition from experimental phases to core infrastructure. ChainCatcher
• [New] Growing mistrust of Honduran institutions could pave the way for electoral violence in 2025. United States Institute of Peace
• [New] Geopolitical stability and global economic growth will significantly influence the international operations of major financial institutions. Observer News Enterprise
• [New] When institutions are selling $98M in winning positions near 52-week highs, retail investors should at least consider whether they are holding too much risk. Ainvest
• [New] Many US universities have strengthened compliance and risk-assessment procedures, while Chinese institutions are reorienting partnerships toward Europe, Southeast Asia and the Global South. Times Higher Education (THE)
• [New] InsightAI aims to build a comprehensive risk and compliance intelligence suite for banks and financial institutions across the globe. MarcaMoney
• [New] With the unwinding of public health data infrastructure in the United States, there is an opportunity to increase collaborative efforts between academic institutions, the private sector, and other local actors to protect, expand, and steward data for public health and health innovation. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Through BRICS, Egypt expects to ensure domestic economic growth and strengthen its role as the leading power of the African continent in global governance institutions, primarily in the UN Security Council. What Africa expects from BRICS Summit in Brazil
• [New] Ten months into 2025, EU institutions and member states have had to forge a path between an ever-threatening Russia and a newly revisionist United States led by President Donald Trump. International Crisis Group
• [New] The next Secretary-General will need to oversee and help manage the downsizing and withdrawal of UN peace operations such as the UN Interim Force in Lebanon, as well as the consequences and implications of the UN's changing role in peace and security. PROJECT STARLING
• [New] Ramos-Horta expressed hope that ASEAN could play a role in supporting peace and democracy in Myanmar, given Timor-Leste's history of struggle and advocacy for human rights. Grand Pinnacle Tribune
• [New] Failure to take concrete steps toward peace could trigger severe sanctions against Russia, including secondary sanctions targeting entities that continue to trade with Moscow. Caliber.az
• The Ministry of Justice has launched an innovation challenge aimed at combating the threat of drones to prisons. UKAuthority
• The growing influence of organised crime-capable of intimidating communities and infiltrating state institutions-constitutes a grave threat to journalism in Mexico. Civicus Monitor
• The PRC's political, economic, and defence institutions will be governed under AI overhang. World and New World Journal
• As the diplomacy-supporting Carnegie Endowment for International Peace warns, defending democracy from AI manipulation will require a comprehensive approach that combines technical solutions and societal efforts. Left Foot Forward: Leading the UK's progressive debate
• Africa's future in genomics will not be left to chance - it will be forged by courageous young scientists who dare to shape policies for justice and equitable health. Oncodaily - Oncology News, Insights, Stories

Last updated: 17 November 2025