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] True peace could only exist when Hamas does not control territories in Gaza and disarms if it wants to be part of the common Palestinian political project for the future of the Palestinian people. The Sofia Globe
• [New] Russian President Vladimir Putin continues to demonstrate that he will not be satisfied with a peace settlement that only pertains to Ukraine and does not radically restructure NATO. Critical Threats
• [New] Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas signed off in October on the U.S. President's plan, which says a Palestinian technocratic body will be overseen by an international so-called Board of Peace for a transitional period. The Globe and Mail
• [New] The year 2026 if the US-Ukraine-Russia negotiations will not achieve ceasefire and peace will become very hazardous. All About Shipping
• [New] International cooperation to manage catastrophic risk is neither utopian nor unprecedented; it is a defining attribute of effective global governance when institutions are aligned with the realities they are meant to govern. Global Governance Forum
• [New] One major question is whether Pakistan will ultimately contribute troops to the International Stabilization Force expected to be deployed in 2026 as a part of the Trump administration's Gaza Peace Plan. Asia Society
• [New] Misinformation, false information shared without the intention of causing harm, and disinformation, content deliberately fabricated with the intention of manipulating, have been clearly defined by institutions such as the OECD, which warns about their systemic effects on political discourses. De Ultimo Minuto English
• [New] The resumption of Constitutional Court rulings creates Taiwan's second constitutional crisis in recent weeks and will likely deepen polarization and distrust in institutions in Taiwan. American Enterprise Institute - AEI
• [New] Peace treaty talks between Ukraine and Russia will remain unresolved by the end of the year. Gartner
• [New] Germany has enjoyed more than 70 years of peace, has been reunited for 35 years, and for many, even the potential threats of the Cold War are now a thing of the past. Ashurst
• [New] The Israel-Palestine conflict will similarly settle into unstable non-peace without resolution or full-scale war. Tomorrow Is Possible
• [New] Hopes for peace in Eastern Congo have ebbed and flowed over the last year, with Qatari - and American-backed peace processes. The Assay
• [New] Russia is likely preparing a false flag operation that will inflict significant casualties to disrupt ongoing peace negotiations. Critical Threats
• [New] Pashinyan's gamble is that achieving peace will ultimately strengthen Armenia by diversifying its strategic partnerships and integrating it into regional and global economies. Foreign Affairs Forum
• [New] Israel's 2026 elections might be the last chance to save key democratic institutions that have been under sustained assault by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The Week
• [New] In 2026, organizations across every industry, including educational institutions, will face a critical turning point in how they manage data, privacy and technology. Business Record
• [New] The erosion of US institutions is even threatening American leadership of the global financial system. CIDOB
• [New] Russia's aggression poses a real threat to peace in Europe. Bundesministerium der Finanzen
• [New] Thousands of soldiers could be deployed to keep the peace in Ukraine after a ceasefire. World Socialist Web Site

Last updated: 19 January 2026