Our Scans · (LF.16) Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions · Weekly Summary

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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 Gaza ceasefire is at a critical moment and could unravel without rapid movement towards a permanent peace deal. Al Jazeera
• [New] Eight Muslim-majority nations, including Egypt and Qatar, released a statement rejecting Israel's plan to make the Rafah crossing one-way for Palestinians leaving Gaza, warning it would violate the US-brokered peace deal and risk enabling forced displacement. Al Jazeera
• [New] Kiev has sought to reduce Moscow's offensive potential and ability to supply fuel to its military as negotiations toward a peace deal continue with no sign of a major breakthrough. financialpost
• [New] One of the major questions for the end of the year and start of 2026 is whether a peace deal can be agreed between Russia and Ukraine. investing.com
• [New] The U.S. and Ukrainian officials discussed deterrence capabilities that Ukraine will need to sustain a lasting peace. KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News
• [New] The euro is rising due to improved trade conditions, falling energy prices and hopes for peace in Eastern Europe. investing.com
• [New] The Kremlin likely seeks to avoid framing Russia as an impediment to ending the war in Ukraine if Moscow rejects the peace deal that the United States will present to Russia, and that Ukraine agreed to. Critical Threats
• [New] As a Ukraine-Russia peace proposal is debated, forces in Finland rehearse guerrilla warfare against a potential Russian offensive that many expect to happen in the near future. Independent
• [New] As the United States attempts to broker a peace deal at the Kremlin in Moscow, it is expected a significant funding boost from Canberra to aid Ukraine's war efforts is imminent. Australian Broadcasting Corporation
• [New] The additional funding, which comes as the United States continues its efforts to broker a peace deal with Moscow, could have a tangible impact on Ukraine's battlefield capabilities. Australian Broadcasting Corporation
• [New] As financial services continue to evolve - with more banking-as-a-service models, API-driven fintech integrations, cloud-native infrastructures, and global vendor ecosystems - institutions that master third-party risk management will build more resilient, trustworthy, and sustainable businesses. FinExtra
• [New] As institutions plan 2025 admissions, nearly 85% of U.S. universities now cite visa barriers and tougher immigration policies as a major concern - up sharply from 58% the year before. The Silicon Journal
• [New] Israelis and Palestinians will only live in lasting peace, security, and dignity when they live side by side in two sovereign and independent states, with mutually recognized borders and full regional integration. UN News
• [New] The United States has since been trying to broker a peace deal by threatening Russia with sanctions should it not cooperate. philstar.com
• [New] Talks will focus on a U.S.-backed 19-point peace plan to end the war in Ukraine. CNBC
• [New] A plan that prioritise children lays the foundation for lasting peace, dignity and opportunity for people in Gaza. UNOG
• [New] Mediators have warned of a situation that is not war but not peace in a divided Gaza, with regular Israeli attacks, an entrenched occupation, no Palestinian self-rule and limited reconstruction of Palestinian homes and communities. The Guardian
• A peace plan does not change the assessment of Russia as a long-term threat to Europe. RBC-Ukraine
• America's divisive peace plan that heavily favors Russia might still be all Kiev can get. Politico
• UNSC Resolution 2803 equally omits accountability and deprives Palestinians of avenues to seek justice for crimes committed. International Federation for Human Rights
• The future of the conflict in Ukraine comes under fresh scrutiny as some international leaders weigh a controversial peace proposal backed by the U.S. - critics warn it could force Ukraine to cede territory under pressure. Medium
• Peace in Ukraine will ultimately require a combination of creativity and restraint: an openness to new ideas but within a framework that ensures a degree of fairness, legitimacy and security. The Conversation
• Most EU member states have not received Russian gas for three years and many do not plan to return depending on the Kremlin for supply even if a fair peace deal for Ukraine is reached. investing.com

Last updated: 08 December 2025