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] Averting conflict will require Gulf states, Turkey, and signatories of the Pretoria Peace Agreement to simultaneously dissuade Ethiopia from pursuing Assab and press Eritrea to halt its cooperation with the military groups. Atlantic Council
• [New] In 2026, institutions should expect continued scrutiny on wilful misconduct and high-impact illicit finance threats, rather than technical, non-wilful, or low-impact programmatic shortcomings. ICLG
• [New] US government agencies are increasingly attempting to restrict, silence, and even close down nonprofits and philanthropic institutions through the use of executive orders, defunding of nonprofits, threats to advocacy groups and foundations, and greater compliance requirements. Stanford Social Innovation Review
• [New] In the Indian discourse, the emerging multipolar order is associated with a growing number of international centers of power that will engender an increased international pluralism of values, norms and institutions. Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (SWP)
• [New] Financial institutions rely on the Basel Framework to support international coordination on financial risk, and people of all nations need organizations such as the International Civil Aviation Organization to ensure that the planes that cross borders are safe enough to fly. United States Trade Representative
• [New] Increasing awareness of the importance of local elections, alongside continued support for civic institutions such as nonprofits and libraries, will be essential to strengthening civic engagement across Northeastern Pennsylvania. Yahoo News
• [New] The shift from compliance-based AI adoption to mission-based adoption (using AI to advance the core educational mission of access, equity, and lifelong learning) will define which institutions flourish in the second half of this decade. / USA Educational Technology and Change Journal
• [New] There remains uncertainty about how draft sharia standard No. 62, proposed by the Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions, will impact banks. The Banker
• [New] Per NATO, information threats may constitute a national security threat, because they undermine people's trust in governments and other public institutions, which is verboten. Unlimited Hangout
• [New] The Department of Justice announced it will place FDA-approved and state-regulated medical marijuana products into Schedule III, a move that recognizes their medical use while maintaining federal oversight. OpenLoop Health, Inc.
• [New] The arrival of peace - most likely in the form of a ceasefire that becomes a longer-lasting freezing of hostilities along the current frontline - will be another moment of danger for Ukraine. The Guardian
• [New] The announcement of a peace agreement appears to have significantly increased the probability of a US-Iran nuclear deal before 2027. Crypto Briefing
• [New] The Maldives' Islamic banking ecosystem, led by institutions such as Maldives Islamic Bank, creates opportunities for Sharia-compliant digital financial products that align with domestic consumer preferences and broader regional trends across Muslim-majority markets. The Fintech Times
• [New] Pacific Police Ministers further acknowledged that effective transnational organised crime disruption depends on stronger policy coherence across national, sectoral and regional frameworks and that the Thematic Advisory Group on Peace and Security provides an opportunity to strengthen coordination. Mirage News
• [New] While the United States backs away from threats to resume bombing Iran if it does not agree to a peace deal, Israel's political establishment is reportedly itching for war. Al Jazeera
• [New] Given the alternative of continued fighting, the peace deal, despite its faults, appears to be the best hope for the future of Colombia. NAOC
• [New] Under the framework for Colombia's so-called transitional justice, amnesty will be granted for political and related crimes, though it will not cover crimes against humanity, genocide, war crimes, or other grave violations. NAOC
• [New] The Colombian government, and people, have resisted any deal that could be construed as offering impunity stating that, the FARC have to acknowledge that they are delinquents and submit themselves to the justice system of a state that they have been battling. NAOC
• [New] A durable peace agreement is proving elusive, however, and a prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz is now the greatest single risk to both energy markets and the global economy. WoodMac.Site.Features.Shared.ViewModels.Metadata.Publis
• [New] Mortgage rates will stay elevated until there is a verified peace agreement in Iran, and this week's inflation data makes that case even clearer. Bankrate
• [New] Ongoing US-Iran tensions, as President Trump's rejection of Tehran's latest peace proposal has kept the Strait of Hormuz largely closed, driving oil prices up over 3% recently and creating supply fears that could spike volatility in energy markets and related equities. IC Your Trading Edge | Official Blog | Blog
• [New] The Peacebuilding Fund today approved $3 million for an initiative in Liberia that will focus on improving access to justice for women and girls, particularly in the context of transitional justice. United Nations
• The ongoing conflict and strategic developments in the Strait of Hormuz could indicate a decreased likelihood of a permanent peace deal between Israel and Iran. Crypto Briefing

Last updated: 01 June 2026