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] China may support the UN, the SCO and other multilateral institutions, but its selective adherence to common rules risks turning its multilateralism into a vehicle to compete with US rather than constraining great-power rivalry. Merics
• [New] The Ocean of Peace alliance, which will in the future be open to other Pacific nations to join, aims to bolster regional security and limit China's influence. The Week
• [New] The U.S.-brokered deal envisions an Israeli troop withdrawal from Lebanon and an eventual peace agreement between the two countries - which technically remain in a state of war nearly 80 years after Israel's establishment. Counter Extremism Project
• [New] The likelihood of a coup in Turkey will be much lower once state institutions begin to perform their primary duties. Daily Sabah
• [New] Russian businesses and financial institutions may be exploring opportunities to use RMB in their international transactions after international sanctions curtailed Russian banks' access to U.S. dollars and euros. U.S.-CHINA ECONOMIC and SECURITY REVIEW COMMISSION
• [New] China hopes to see an early ceasefire in Ukraine and supports an international peace conference recognized by both Russia and Ukraine. U.S.-CHINA ECONOMIC and SECURITY REVIEW COMMISSION
• [New] China will continue to promote peace talks and is willing to maintain communication with all sides. U.S.-CHINA ECONOMIC and SECURITY REVIEW COMMISSION
• [New] China supports the consensus reached by the United States and Russia on starting peace talks and hopes that all stakeholders can participate in peace talks at the appropriate time. U.S.-CHINA ECONOMIC and SECURITY REVIEW COMMISSION
• [New] China supports reaching a comprehensive and lasting peace deal and will continue to maintain strategic communication with Russia on the matter. U.S.-CHINA ECONOMIC and SECURITY REVIEW COMMISSION
• [New] Russia will review its negotiating position in talks about a potential peace deal in light of its allegation that Ukraine tried to attack Putin's residence. U.S.-CHINA ECONOMIC and SECURITY REVIEW COMMISSION
• [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] 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] The Ocean of Peace Alliance marks Fiji's first-ever alliance, while the Pacific nation will become Australia's fourth formal ally, after the U.S., New Zealand, and Papua New Guinea. Just Security
• [New] While Americans celebrate falling oil prices, the tenuous US-Iran peace agreement in the Persian Gulf remains the single largest risk for markets in the second half of the year. Money Talks News
• [New] President Trump's peace plan for Gaza envisioned a 20,000-strong force of international peacekeepers to secure the war-torn Palestinian enclave and prevent the re-emergence of Hamas as a military power. FDD
• [New] Turkey, with the deep-rooted experience of yesterday and the unshakable will of today, will continue to be the strongest bridge for world peace. hurriyetdailynews.com
• [New] The peace plan has stalled for months at phase two, which requires Hamas's disarmament and plans to rebuild Gaza. Time
• [New] Ukraine's best hope might be a stalemate leading to a ceasefire or peace deal. Brussels Signal
• [New] While global governance might remain organised around 2 dominant blocs, competition might support cooperation and innovation while avoiding escalation, with reformed multilateral institutions enabling shared climate goals. GOV.UK
• [New] If a final peace deal is reached and sanctions against Iran are lifted, it seems likely that the UK and EU's divergence from the US will deepen - with consequences for the energy sector and beyond. Mishcon de Reya LLP
• [New] A wave of populist energy has been building in American life for nearly two decades, rooted in a growing distrust of institutions that promised stability, mobility, and opportunity but too often fell short. Stanford Social Innovation Review
• [New] Regarding foreign debt, Bangladesh could engage with international financial institutions, explore debt restructuring arrangements, and also seek financing opportunities from international capital markets. The Business Standard
• [New] Panelists emphasized that the future of the U.S.-Korea relationship will depend not only on government cooperation but also on sustained engagement among businesses, educational institutions, and local communities. Asia Society

Last updated: 20 July 2026