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] Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes has barred the implementation of a law that could dramatically reduce the prison sentence of former President Jair Bolsonaro for involvement in a coup plot after his loss in the 2022 election. Al Jazeera
• [New] The actions and policies of Ansar Allah, also known as the Houthis, in threatening Yemen's peace, security, and stability continue to pose an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States. Federal Register
• [New] A funding crisis in higher education means that some 45% of UK institutions are predicted to be in deficit in 2025-26 (OFS). RHS
• [New] The Ministry of External Affairs welcomed the announced US-Iran ceasefire, expressing hope it would lead to lasting peace in West Asia and emphasising India's longstanding position that dialog and diplomacy are the only sustainable solutions to regional conflicts. MCQ Orbit
• [New] The CHP envisions a Turkey that does not chase imperial ambitions, but is ambitious for regional peace, cooperation, and shared development, from Europe to the Middle East, for today's citizens and for future generations. Journal of Democracy
• [New] President Samia stated that Tanzania and Kenya will deepen cooperation in combating terrorism and human trafficking to strengthen cross-border security and regional peace. TanzaniaInvest
• [New] The compliance costs are significant - research indicates most institutions spend between EUR 2 million and EUR 5 million, with 70% expecting permanently higher run costs for technology controls - but the cost of non-compliance is far greater. Nemko Digital B.V.
• [New] If France becomes an instrument of narrow, anti-Turkiye calculations in the Eastern Mediterranean, regional peace, European security and France's reputation will suffer. Daily Sabah
• [New] NWO's Tulip Fund deploys €50M to enable Dutch institutions to recruit researchers whose work is constrained by rising threats to academic freedom abroad. Impact Funding
• [New] Targeting selection To no small extent, the current threat from international terrorism to the institutions and inhabitants of the European Union still comes directly from al-Qaeda, although a possibly greater threat comes from its affiliate groups and organizations. Elcano Royal Institute
• [New] The New Mexico department of justice said it will argue that Meta's platforms constitute a public nuisance and seek court-ordered reforms to protect children. The Guardian
• [New] A higher proportion of higher education institutions were using or investing in threat intelligence (up from 72% in 2024/2025 to 92% in 2025/2026). GOV.UK
• [New] G-SIBs: Global Systemically Important Banks are financial institutions whose distress or disorderly failure, due to their size, complexity, and interconnectedness, would cause significant disruption to the wider global financial system and economic activity. Accuracy
• [New] Enrolments in taught Masters programmes fell by nearly 5% in Irish institutions in 2022/23, with further declines anticipated for the coming academic year. The Irish Times
• [New] Today's Russia poses the greatest immediate threat to peace and security in Germany and the Euro-Atlantic region for the foreseeable future. The Kyiv Independent
• [New] Employment for healthcare compliance & regulations degree graduates is expanding, with a 9% growth projected through 2030, due to increased regulatory requirements in healthcare institutions. Research.com
• [New] International institutions have highlighted a world in which growth continues, but under greater pressure from inflation risk, energy insecurity, trade fragility, and rapid technological transition. SIU Swiss International University VBNN
• [New] As the UN's peace and development functions remain underfunded, the weakening of the peace-development-humanitarian nexus risks further accelerating instability and diverting resources away from long-term development and conflict prevention. Bretton Woods Project
• [New] If Israel persists in its attacks, the likelihood that Iran might do so is high, and the prospect for immediate peace is very low, with continuing economic disruption arising as a result. Funding the Future
• [New] The United Kingdom and France have already launched a multilateral effort involving 30+ nations toward securing the strait that could eventually involve deploying military assets if a peace deal is reached. ABC News
• [New] The Federal Reserve has highlighted risks of energy-driven inflation, while other major institutions such as the ECB, Bank of England, and Bank of Japan have also hinted at the possibility of tighter monetary policy in the near term. investing.com
• [New] Non-US persons who pay could face civil and criminal enforcement liability if payments cause US persons, such as insurers and financial institutions, to violate sanctions. BBC News
• [New] Iranian security institutions assessed that approximately 20% of internet-dependent workers have lost their jobs and projected that up to two million additional private-sector workers could become unemployed by the end of spring. Critical Threats

Last updated: 11 May 2026