Our Scans · (LF.16) 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] The UN Security Council passes a resolution calling for Iran to immediately halt its attacks on Gulf states, saying they breach international law and pose a serious threat to international peace and security. UANI
• [New] As the US-assembled Board of Peace raises its own $10 billion without clarifying where it will be directed to, and is applauded in Washington, the entire Palestinian economy faces the potential of restricted access to the international financial sector. Atlantic Council
• [New] International partnerships, among LMIC governments, universities, academic institutions, non-governmental organizations, and global health donors, will be critical in fostering transparent and context-sensitive oversight models. SpringerLink
• [New] Academic institutions could be vulnerable to exploitation by foreign adversaries. WSAZ
• [New] $2.7 billion in crypto ETP inflows over three weeks and extreme fear among retail means institutions are stacking while the crowd freezes. TechBullion
• [New] By 2026, autonomous agent fleets are projected to saturate manual review processes at scale; a structural asymmetry, since criminal actors can deploy AI without any of the regulatory or explainability constraints that financial institutions face. SOCRadar Cyber Intelligence Inc.
• [New] In 2026, financial institutions face a risk landscape defined by rapid shifts, rising complexity and growing interdependencies. WTW
• [New] Canada has quietly stepped away from its feminist foreign policy, and the UK government has acknowledged cuts to development spending will constrain work on gender equality and women's participation in peace processes. ODI: Think change
• [New] Cayman and Japan do not share institutions, language, or size, but they do share vulnerabilities that matter economically - import dependence, energy exposure, and reliance on the US as a gravitational center. Cayman Compass
• [New] Strategic Preparation Framework for Manufacturers In 2026, manufacturers will need a coordinated strategy that combines trade compliance, financial planning, and engagement with industry institutions. Prodensa Servicios de Consultoria
• [New] The diplomatic messaging embedded in Zelenskyy's statements, particularly the alignment with Trump's peace rhetoric, suggests Ukraine is managing Western political support as a parallel vulnerability, one Russia may seek to exploit through ceasefire signaling that fractures coalition cohesion. Drone Warfare
• [New] The proposed Victims' Restoration Fund - which would compensate victims of cyber-enabled fraud from TCO-linked assets - could increase pressure on financial institutions to identify and freeze connected funds. JD Supra
• [New] Palo Alto Networks is one of the largest cybersecurity companies in the world, providing advanced security solutions to protect government networks, financial institutions, and corporate systems from cyber threats. Barchart.com
• [New] From calling for peace in the Middle East to zero-tariff treatment for African products, China is proving that interdependence is an opportunity, not a risk. iChongqing
• [New] Russia says it will pause on peace talks on Ukraine because of war in the Middle East. SBS News
• [New] Under INTERPOL coordination, law enforcement agencies will move quickly to disrupt operations at source - freezing bank accounts, shutting down communication channels and carrying out coordinated raids to bring scam networks to justice. GOV.UK
• [New] Institutions need consistent policies, aligned controls, and centralized visibility to demonstrate that global AML risks are being managed effectively. Alessa
• [New] Should the KMT return to power in Taiwan's next presidential election, in 2028, its cross-strait agenda will focus on policies that aim to institutionalize peace. Foreign Affairs Magazine
• [New] As for Iran's response, it will inevitably be directed at the bases of the United States and its institutions. UANI
• [New] Vietnam said it will promote peace and reconstruction in Gaza under UN Security Council resolutions and international law. The Asia Cable
• [New] European and Ukrainian negotiators believe Western countries' shortage of interceptor missiles could jeopardize Kiev's peace talks with Moscow. Meduza
• [New] Energy supply has already been deployed as a political instrument - for example, in threats to reconsider gas agreements with Egypt under the pretext of alleged peace treaty violations. Al Jazeera
• [New] The bombing of Afghanistan or terrorism in Pakistan will not bring peace. International Viewpoint - online socialist magazine

Last updated: 30 March 2026