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 key question will be whether Colombia can channel legitimate popular demands through its institutions without them buckling under pressure. Modern Diplomacy
• [New] Multiple regulatory deadlines are converging for the US in 2026, including Treasury Central Clearing mandates, ACH fraud monitoring rules, the GENIUS Act, and AML/CFT programme redesigns, financial institutions are under pressure to prioritise and sequence their compliance efforts. FinExtra
• [New] Florida will now require academic institutions to prioritize American graduates to prevent public universities - and by extension, taxpayers - from funding faculty and researchers from abroad. Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government.
• [New] The United Kingdom will continue to champion transitional justice in Colombia, which remains vital for reconciliation and sustainable peace. GOV.UK
• [New] Reluctance from the SAF and RSF to engage in dialog and continued UAE support for the RSF will likely obstruct progress toward a peace agreement. Critical Threats
• [New] The new Anti-Money Laundering Authority, based in Frankfurt, will directly supervise around 40 high-risk financial institutions. Trapets
• [New] The United States needs to take Russia's national interest into account when discussing peace in Ukraine; that NATO expansion poses an existential threat to Russian security; and that a settlement must take account of Russia's need to protect Russian-speakers living in eastern Ukraine. Critical Threats
• [New] How US withdrawal from global health institutions creates opportunities for China to expand its influence through the Health Silk Road initiative, requiring minimal effort to fill the vacuum left by the American absence. Hoover Institution
• [New] Propaganda will likely exploit the message of a sanctions hysteria by the West, presenting it as proof of US and EU weakness and an attempt to sabotage peace talks. StopFake
• [New] Reductions in federal funding for medical research, education, and public health could hinder the ability of academic medical institutions to deliver care, train healthcare professionals, and develop new treatments. Definitive Healthcare
• [New] By 2030, a majority of institutions anticipate 10-24 percent of their investments will exist in tokenized form, ushering in a new standard for how capital is deployed and traded. finews.asia
• [New] Investors must now weigh not only macroeconomic factors but also the deepening political instability that threatens to destabilize Turkey's institutions. Ainvest
• [New] As one key report suggests, 60% of institutions plan to double their digital-asset exposure in the next three years, with over half expecting tokenized assets to make up a significant portion of their portfolios by 2030. CoinCentral
• [New] Institutions broadly expect digital assets to become mainstream within a decade. cryptonews
• [New] The future of finance will be defined by how well institutions align technological advancement with strategic goals, ensuring that digital transformation enhances resilience, trust, and global cooperation. FinExtra
• [New] Only once that threat is removed will it be possible to pursue de-radicalization and institutional reform so that, if a Palestinian state ever comes into being, it will be a normal neighbour rather than a new threat to Israel's-and the region's-peace and security. Middle East Forum
• Japan Weeks 2025 will be held to accelerate the policy initiative by further strengthening communication with domestic and international financial institutions and investors. International Financial Center Japan by FSA
• Any future agreements with Russia will prioritize transitional justice and reparations for damage caused by Russia's involvement in the Syrian conflict. Critical Threats
• The Vatican remains full of hope that the proposed peace plan in Gaza can still work, despite the renewed outbreak of violence. Religion Media Centre
• The substantive question remains whether India would be willing to use its leverage with Russia in ways that might genuinely advance peace rather than merely preserve its own balanced position. Second Line of Defense
• Any peace that leaves large swathes of Ukraine under Russian occupation will remain fragile. Pattern Nexus
• The MIVD, the Dutch military intelligence agency, warned earlier in 2025 that Chinese espionage was intensifying against its domestic semiconductor research institutions. Medium

Last updated: 03 November 2025