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] 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] NATO's support for Ukraine will continue in the event of a ceasefire or peace deal. Site name seo
• [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] 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] The House Appropriations Committee's fiscal year 2027 Commerce, Justice, Science appropriations bill, published last week, rejects some of the most drastic cuts to science proposed by the Trump administration, but would still significantly reduce funding levels at some science agencies if enacted. AIP
• [New] Under the latest sanctions, financial institutions that have handled transactions with certain Cuban individuals and entities could be cut out of the US banking system. financialpost
• [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] 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] The U.S. Department of Justice said it will enforce a recent ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court on racially gerrymandered congressional districts across all states, signaling a broad federal push as legal battles over redistricting intensify ahead of the November elections. Ag Bull Trading
• [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] 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] More broadly, in a world of sharpened competition between major powers, the United States could find it difficult to balance promoting peace with looking out for its allies' security. Center for Strategic and International Studies
• [New] The Bank of England has implemented climate stress testing requirements that mandate financial institutions to assess and disclose climate-related risks. BUSINESS 2.0 NEWS
• [New] Europe thus becomes an extended conflict space, a proxy battlefield where unattributable attacks on Jewish institutions, U.S.-linked firms, or diplomatic sites serve as warning signals, without a greater risk of immediate responses against Iran. The Soufan Center
• [New] If peace talks progress, energy price relief could prove durable and provide a meaningful tailwind to inflation expectations and the Fed's policy path. Condor Capital Wealth Management
• [New] The worldwide increase in data breaches and cyber threats has got healthcare institutions use advanced biometric technologies for protecting patient information and meeting the requirements of strict regulations such as HIPAA. Transparency Market Research
• 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
• U.S.-Iran peace efforts stalled over the weekend, tanker traffic remains severely limited, and oil prices jumped again as markets priced in a longer disruption. Grounded Perspectives

Last updated: 11 May 2026