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] True peace could only exist when Hamas does not control territories in Gaza and disarms if it wants to be part of the common Palestinian political project for the future of the Palestinian people. The Sofia Globe
• [New] The major concern among Palestinians in Gaza is that the board members could prioritise dominance [and] control over justice, reconstruction and the self-determination of the Palestinian people. Al Jazeera
• [New] For 2026, campus safety leaders need to strengthen their behavioral threat assessment and management programs, to include collaborating with external stakeholders such as social services, mental health authorities, law enforcement, and healthcare institutions. Campus Safety Magazine
• [New] Misinformation, false information shared without the intention of causing harm, and disinformation, content deliberately fabricated with the intention of manipulating, have been clearly defined by institutions such as the OECD, which warns about their systemic effects on political discourses. De Ultimo Minuto English
• [New] Peace treaty talks between Ukraine and Russia will remain unresolved by the end of the year. Gartner
• [New] Under the peace and security pillar, the Philippines will highlight the responsible and ethical use of artificial intelligence for new and evolving security challenges, early warning mechanisms, and disaster risk reduction. Asia Media Centre | Helping New Zealand media cover Asi
• [New] Expectations that U.S. President Donald Trump might inject vigour into the Sudanese peace process have until now been unrealized. Martin Plaut
• [New] Russia is likely preparing a false flag operation that will inflict significant casualties to disrupt ongoing peace negotiations. Critical Threats
• [New] To ensure the U.S. peace plan meets the long-term goal of a Gaza that is not ruled by Hamas and does not pose a threat to its neighbours, authorities need to combine realistic and measurable achievements with efforts toward disarmament, civilian reconstruction, and changing the public agenda. The Washington Institute
• [New] As financial institutions pursue the benefits promised by AI, close bank branches and push more of their operations online through digital transformation, banking jobs across Europe are under threat. FinExtra
• [New] The collapse of Russia-Ukraine peace talks reinforced expectations that Western sanctions on Russian energy exports will remain in place well into 2026, restricting flows into European and global markets. The WP Times
• [New] Institutions such as the Bank of Industry and the Nigerian Export-Import Bank would be strengthened to de-risk priority sectors, crowd in private investment and anchor investor confidence. allAfrica.com
• [New] While still a clear leader in the AI race, the erosion of US institutions threatens its leadership of the global financial system. ABN AMRO Bank
• [New] The erosion of US institutions is even threatening American leadership of the global financial system. CIDOB
• [New] Peace expectations are significantly higher here as 52% of Pakistanis believe that world peace will improve. brecorder
• [New] The year 2026 if the US-Ukraine-Russia negotiations will not achieve ceasefire and peace will become very hazardous. All About Shipping
• [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

Last updated: 19 January 2026