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] Ukraine will sign a 20-point peace plan with the United States, and a separate document will be signed by the United States and Russia.
• [New] The Syrian government will take over all civilian institutions in Hasakah Province and integrate the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria into Syrian state institutions. Critical Threats
• [New] ISIS continues to exploit armed conflict, political instability and weak governance, posing a persistent danger not only to international peace and security but also to human rights and development. Amu TV
• [New] Recognising that the emergence of fintechs presents a new challenge for CDIC, it reiterates its commitment of actively monitoring the increasing profile of fintechs and the risks they represent to Canadian financial institutions. Torys LLP
• [New] Regulation could benefit from the support of institutions like Goldman Sachs, the BIS, and others that are testing and/or providing regulatory advice on tokenized development. Brookings
• [New] Research pioneered by institutions like the Mayo Clinic's Center on Aging has demonstrated the transformative potential of clearing senescent cells in preclinical models, showing reversal of age-related conditions like osteoarthritis, frailty, and cardiovascular decline. Haute Doctors -
• [New] Leaders of Turkey's business community have called on European Union institutions to take steps toward reinvigorating Turkey's long-stalled EU membership bid, warning that the current stagnation undermines strategic cooperation at a time of growing geopolitical and economic challenges. Turkish Minute
• [New] Over half of financial institutions in Saudi Arabia and the UAE report that their current technology stack has caused them to miss business opportunities. Kanebridge News
• [New] In accordance with the peace plan, Hamas in return would expect Israel to further withdraw its forces from Gaza. Combating Terrorism Center at West Point
• [New] In accordance with the peace plan, Hamas could disarm and demobilize, reverting to its Muslim Brotherhood origins as a social movement and political organization. Combating Terrorism Center at West Point
• [New] The signals of US disengagement are everywhere: public humiliation of European leaders at the Munich Security Conference, open contempt for European defence capabilities and supranational institutions, threats towards the sovereignty of Greenland. IAI - Istituto Affari Internazionali
• [New] Predictive and autonomous operations will define leaders by 2026: Institutions that integrate AI, sensors, and unified data platforms can move from reactive management to predictive, self-optimizing campus operations that lower costs, cut emissions, and adapt to changing academic needs. Spaces4Learning
• [New] Within the next decade, quantum computing - particularly when combined with AI - could become a key competitive differentiator for financial institutions, providing faster insights, improved decision-making, and enhanced client services. FinExtra
• [New] The greatest risk to the current U.S. expansion may not be inflation, debt, or even trade policy, but the accumulation of strategic missteps and escalating tensions that undermine trust - between nations, between institutions, and within the domestic political system. Prudent Investors
• [New] As tensions between Russia and the West remain, it is very likely that pro-Russia and anti-West hacktivist collectives will continue to target Western institutions throughout 2026. ZeroFOX
• [New] While international institutions like the IMF and World Bank have upgraded Nigeria's forecasts, inflationary pressures and policy timing remain critical risks. Channels Television
• [New] The integrated Case Flow Management System and Prison Management Information System will streamline case tracking, improve coordination, and strengthen accountability across Punjab's justice institutions. United Nations : Office on Drugs and Crime Country Offi
• [New] A safer, more transparent justice system in Pakistan contributes directly to peace and security by reducing the risks of crime, recidivism, and transnational organized crime. United Nations : Office on Drugs and Crime Country Offi
• [New] The UK government sought feedback in 2025 on how climate transition planning obligations should apply to corporates and regulated financial institutions, and we expect formal regulation to be introduced in 2026. Passle
• [New] Another questionable assumption of the NDS is that Washington's vision of a decent peace, accompanied by a US pledge to not dominate, strangle, or humiliate China, will satisfy Beijing. gmfus

Last updated: 09 February 2026