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] Over the past several years the media and civil society organizations have raised concerns regarding the legislative branch's threats to judicial independence, particularly the National Justice Board and the Constitutional Tribunal. / Peru United States Department of State
• [New] Questions remain over the next phases of the peace plan, including who will govern Gaza as Israeli troops gradually pull back and whether Hamas will disarm - as called for in Mr Trump's ceasefire plan. SKY
• [New] The only way one can imagine the restoration of democracy in Venezuela, with or without military action, is through an extensive process of negotiation, reconciliation, disarmament and justice that could lay the groundwork for coexistence. The Conversation
• [New] While indirect talks are taking place in Egypt between Israeli envoys and Hamas, the hope for a beginning of peace is cautiously laying roots in the diocese of the Holy Land. ACN International
• [New] Hamas and Israel will begin discussions on a long-term peace deal this week, after agreeing in principle to Donald Trump's 20-point plan for war-torn Gaza. The Independent
• [New] Trust in institutions has been declining worldwide since 1982.Risks: Profound societal transformations (environmental, digital, demographic) threaten to deepen inequality unless deliberate policies intervene. Current Affairs | Vision IAS
• [New] A new American peace plan is on the table, even as Israeli tanks and ground troops threaten the heart of Gaza City. NPR
• [New] Leaders and analysts voiced concern that the withdrawal of support from global institutions could further sideline the needs of vulnerable populations, especially in poorer nations struggling to recover from recent economic shocks. fundsforNGOs News - Grants and Resources for Sustainabi
• [New] The practice of law is evolving rapidly, with global challenges and disruptive technology, including artificial intelligence, raising new questions and concerns around privacy, criminal justice, health equity, and human rights. UC Law SF
• [New] Financial institutions are expected to see losses surge globally from $23 billion in 2025 to $58.3 billion by 2030, driven in a large part by synthetic identity fraud. FinExtra
• [New] An interfaith dialog process will be established based on the values of tolerance and peaceful co-existence to try and change mindsets and narratives of Palestinians and Israelis by emphasising the benefits that can be derived from peace. Al Jazeera
• [New] Domestically, resilience is important because PRC cyberattacks, threats to critical infrastructure, and efforts to sow dissent, undermine U.S. institutions, interfere with supply chains, and influence U.S. decision-making can impact all Americans. The Cipher Brief
• [New] If the risks posed by tipping points are severe enough, the UNSC could declare a threat to the peace and demand enforcement measures under chapter VII of the UN Charter. DGAP
• Hamas responded to President Trump's proposal for peace in Gaza, saying it will release all remaining hostages if Israel withdraws from Gaza and proper field conditions are met. ABC News
• There is one final snag: Even if Hamas does accept the latest peace proposal, other Palestinian militant groups in Gaza might not - and could attempt to sabotage the whole process. The Conversation
• In sum, Trump's ultimatum is less a path to peace than an asymmetric instrument-anchored in military threats and diplomatic coercion-meant to enforce one-sided demands. / USA NOURNEWS
• The military has been instructed to shift from offensive to defensive manoeuvers in Gaza after Hamas agreed to release all remaining hostages in response to Donald Trump's 20-point peace plan proposalTrump today increased the pressure on Hamas to implement his deal, or else, all bets will be off. SKY
• Hamas's commitment must be followed up without delay, saying there is an opportunity to make decisive progress towards peace. Countercurrents
• Hamas however made it clear that several provisions in the US-brokered 20-point peace plan will need further negotiation. The Times Of India
• The Congolese government aims to see the peace deal go beyond the purely commercial framework and will urge the United States to provide security assistance to the DRC to protect American economic interests in the DRC as part of US national security. Critical Threats
• A U.S.-Iran deal could unlock $120 billion in frozen Iranian assets, while the Gas Peace Corridor offers a blueprint for infrastructure-led diplomacy. Ainvest
• Iranian oil re-entry risks destabilizing OPEC + and Gulf producers, while a $120 B Gas Peace Corridor could diversify Europe's energy supply via Iraq-Syria pipelines. Ainvest
• The recognition of a Palestinian state is the only solution that will allow for Israel to live in peace, calling the move a defeat for Hamas. CNN

Last updated: 13 October 2025