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 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] 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] 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] 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] The Philippine government has expressed cautious optimism over the planned peace talks between the United States and Iran, which will be facilitated by Pakistan. Manila Bulletin
• [New] Even if the United States, Israel, and Iran finalize a permanent peace treaty and reopen the Strait of Hormuz immediately, the aviation fuel supply will take several months to normalize. TimeTrex
• [New] Oil prices fell Friday after Iran sent an updated peace proposal to mediators in Pakistan, raising hopes again that a settlement with the U.S. is still possible. CNBC
• [New] Investors are confident a peace deal between the U.S. and Iran will ultimately be reached. Money
• [New] Over the next six decades, three major structural developments - dependence on student borrowing, stratified national competition, and leadership on issues of racial justice - have increased the vulnerability of American universities to the risk that Kerr identified. Office of the President
• [New] In the US Supreme Court, the senior justice voting in the majority (and a chief justice is always senior, no matter how newly in that office) determines who will write the majority opinion. PubMed Central (PMC)
• 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
• For the Nobel Peace Prize, continued escalation in the Iran conflict could further diminish Trump's chances. Crypto Briefing
• In response to Iran's disruption of shipping movements, the US imposed a blockade on the Islamic Republic's oil exports, in an effort to sever its economic lifeline and persuade its officials to agree to US terms for a peace deal. financialpost
• New Zealand is ranked highly on the Global Peace Index - which compares 163 countries for the risk of personal violence. Immigration New Zealand
• 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
• Long-term peace in the Indo-Pacific will depend not on summit diplomacy, but on a shared recognition that destabilizing Taiwan risks triggering the very collapse trap that all sides seek to avoid. E-International Relations
• If Taiwan, out of fear, opts for unconditional political concessions, it could fall into a situation similar to Hong Kong, where its democratic institutions are dismantled, society faces intensified political repression, capital flees, and talent drains away, leading to long-term economic decline. E-International Relations
• Peace and stability in Asia could no longer be taken for granted, especially given mounting strategic tensions surrounding maritime trade routes and territorial disputes. The Vibes
• 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
• The US Navy fired upon and boarded an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman, the first seizure in the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, which threatens to derail US-Iran peace talks. Barchart.com

Last updated: 25 May 2026