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] Britain, France, Canada, Australia and Belgium have all said they will recognise a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly this month, although the UK said it could hold back if Israel takes steps to ease the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and commits to a long-term peace process. The National
• [New] In response, the UK Civil Justice Council has called for tighter regulation of third-party litigation funding, emphasising transparency and mandatory legal advice for claimants as litigation risks grow in scale and complexity. Insurance Business
• [New] South Sudan is facing multiple crises-political instability threatening the 2018 peace agreement, escalating conflict and displacement, severe food insecurity, and a cholera outbreak affecting 50,000 people. CRS
• [New] By 2025, governments and legal institutions will increasingly rely on blockchain to streamline public services and reduce corruption. Journal
• [New] Countries like Saudi Arabia and Turkey, by saying no to Israel's grip, have made it crystal clear: peace will not happen without justice and respect for Palestinian rights. Modern Diplomacy
• [New] Standing with the Ukrainian people, Italy, together with its Western partners, will continue to do its part so that the reasons for a just and lasting peace can prevail over indiscriminate aggression. www.governo.it
• [New] The election of Holness for a third time is by no means a guarantee that Jamaica will complete its transition from rampant violence to peace. The Conversation
• [New] Alongside the framework for peace, the UK will set out its commitment to the viability of the two-state solution, including the intention to recognise Palestinian statehood in coordination with other international partners. GOV.UK
• [New] The UN's top court, the International Court of Justice, is considering South Africa's case that argues Israel is committing genocide, but a decision is not expected before 2027. Al Jazeera
• [New] Political pressures, including Trump's aggressive tariff policies and threats to the Fed's independence, have eroded confidence in U.S. economic institutions. Ainvest
• [New] The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates will soon launch the retail and wholesale central bank digital currency (CBDC), the Digital Dirham, to licensed financial institutions. FinExtra
• [New] If a peace deal leaves Western sanctions largely intact, Russia's financial and technological capacity will remain restricted. LBC
• [New] India underlined hope for fair elections in Myanmar and backed a Myanmar-led peace process. Ekam IAS Academy
• [New] When peace comes, Ukraine will be ready to prove once again at the ballot box that its democracy endures. Atlantic Council
• [New] By branding Zelenskyy unconstitutional, Russia hopes to derail any future peace process and weaken Western unity. Atlantic Council
• [New] Over the past few decades, the European Union and many individual countries (for example, the U.S. and the U.K.) have developed digital literacy and/or CWE programs, actively using them in educational institutions to reduce the risk of cyber threats. Communications of the ACM
• [New] Even after a peace deal, or without one, Russia will still strive to launch new aggression to conquer Ukraine. RBC-Ukraine
• [New] The US President could push the Kremlin into a peace deal along the current front line - without demanding all of the Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson regions. RBC-Ukraine
• [New] Kiev thus finds itself in a double opposition: on the one hand, against Russia, which aims to impose a peace dictated by its own conditions; on the other, against China, which sees a weakened or defeated Ukraine as an opportunity to ease U.S. pressure on the Asian front. Defense.info
• [New] Confidence in the peace process will quickly erode without clear action from Turkey in the form of democratization and a credible commitment to respecting Kurdish cultural, political and economic rights. The Conversation
• [New] Turkey now faces its most credible opportunity for a durable peace. The Conversation
• [New] The UN has confirmed famine in Gaza, 18 months after South Africa warned the world at the International Court of Justice that a genocide was unfolding. GroundUp News
• [New] China will always be a force for peace, stability, and progress in the world. Yahoo News

Last updated: 15 September 2025