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] Thousands of soldiers could be deployed to keep the peace in Ukraine after a ceasefire. World Socialist Web Site
• [New] The resumption of Constitutional Court rulings creates Taiwan's second constitutional crisis in recent weeks and will likely deepen polarization and distrust in institutions in Taiwan. American Enterprise Institute - AEI
• [New] With African peacekeepers on the ground, the peace process could be wrested from the Arab autocrats, and the Sudanese might finally have a real chance at establishing civilian rule and building a democracy. Martin Plaut
• [New] While Ukrainian society as a whole still flat-out rejects the idea of a capitulatory peace deal, the internal stress and strife brought by forced mobilization is simmering and could reach boiling point over 2026. The Kyiv Independent
• [New] If the past few years have been about shock absorption, 2026 is shaping up as a year where public institutions will be judged on execution. / UK Sussex Innovation
• [New] Panama will always stand in solidarity with peace and with an orderly and legitimate transition process. Al Jazeera
• [New] Pashinyan's peace agreement envisages normalizing relations with Azerbaijan, opening transport corridors connecting Armenia to the broader regional economy, and potentially reducing Armenia's reliance on Russian military and economic support. Foreign Affairs Forum
• [New] Israel's 2026 elections might be the last chance to save key democratic institutions that have been under sustained assault by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The Week
• [New] In 2026, American journalism institutions must proactively set strategies to protect themselves against the crossing of key red lines in media that will be extraordinarily difficult (e.g., taking multiple decades) to undo once crossed. Nieman Lab
• [New] In 2026, organizations across every industry, including educational institutions, will face a critical turning point in how they manage data, privacy and technology. Business Record
• [New] The West must permit Ukraine to stick to its maximalist territorial claims, however unrealistically attainable, rather than threatening to compel Kiev to submit to a politically compromising ceasefire in a bid for peace at any price. Modern Diplomacy
• [New] The next 14 days will test the resilience of American institutions and the effectiveness of the counter-terrorism architecture built over two decades. Cyber News Network
• [New] Whether the governing majority allows the arrest of the deputy prime minister or blocks it through parliamentary arithmetic will signal whether Albania's justice reform is irreversible or conditional. Tirana Times
• [New] Armenia is still expected to remove territorial claims from its constitution before it can sign a peace treaty with Azerbaijan. commonspace.eu
• [New] Armenia's 2026 elections could empower stronger nationalist forces, slowing constitutional reforms and placing the peace process at risk. commonspace.eu
• [New] Turkey's peace diplomacy is expected to continue in 2026, in parallel with ongoing conflicts around the world. Daily Sabah
• [New] The year 2026 could serve as a critical warning for humanity - one that still offers an opportunity to choose diplomacy, justice, and cooperation over war and inequality. Countercurrents
• [New] Erdogan's acknowledgement of political risks demonstrated a political calculation of trade-offs inherent in transitioning from permanent securitization to sustainable peace, which requires a balance between coercion and political accommodation, which is a requirement for durable stability. Daily Sabah
• [New] Should a peace agreement be reached, Russian exports may normalize, sanctions could ease, and increased supply might exert downward pressure on prices. Market Insights
• [New] A window of opportunity to sign a peace deal may emerge in the second half of 2026 - if Russia does not succeed in breaching the front line and advancing rapidly and realises that Kiev can stomach the war of attrition. Al Jazeera
• [New] Experts overwhelmingly pointed to the Russia-Ukraine war, the Gaza Strip, and China-Taiwan tensions as the areas where US influence or international partnerships could most effectively bolster peace efforts. @mathrubhumi
• [New] The Canadian government welcomes the opportunity for freedom, democracy, peace, and prosperity for the Venezuelan people. CBC

Last updated: 12 January 2026