Global Scans · 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] By providing local crypto startups with funding, resources, and support, the financial institutions will ensure that France stays a major participant in the world crypto economy. Coinfomania
• [New] Erdogan stressed that Russia and Turkey could work together in order to create lasting peace in Syria, including by cooperating to lift sanctions on Syria. Institute for the Study of War
• [New] Russia could be gearing up for a massive troop movement near NATO's eastern borders within a year of a ceasefire or peace in Ukraine. Republic World
• [New] Russia could mass troops near NATO's eastern borders within a year of a ceasefire or peace in Ukraine. Republic World
• [New] Many institutions see an opportunity to attract new talent and reverse the steady migration of scientists to the U.S. in recent decades. The Week
• [New] In the event that a peace agreement is reached between Russia and Ukraine, the potential for a relaxation of U.S. sanctions and EU sanctions has led to the question of what will happen to the disputed assets which were affected by international sanctions. World Energy News
• [New] The National Institutes of Health will decrease its workforce by approximately 1,200 FTEs, by centralizing procurement, human resources, and communications across its 27 institutes and centers. Healthcare IT News
• [New] Ukraine's Zelensky says in a news conference that Kiev has agreed to stop using military force in the Black Sea, but shortly after, the Kremlin says it will agree provided financial sanctions are lifted on key Russian institutions - thereby making the deal void. CNN
• [New] The institutions that begin investing in quantum technology today could become the leaders of tomorrow, driving the next wave of innovation in global finance. New York Weekly
• [New] Actively managed ETFs saw record inflows in 2024 and 97% of institutional investors plan to increase their allocations in 2025. investing.com
• [New] The approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. marked a historic moment for crypto, opening doors for institutional investors who previously hesitated due to regulatory concerns and custody risks. Unlock Blockchain
• [New] Allocation Increase: 83% of institutional investors surveyed plan to increase their cryptocurrency allocations in 2025. AlexaBlockchain
• [New] Biotech leaders are alarmed by the White House's moves to slash National Institutes of Health funding for the early-stage research that often translates into new medicines, a cutback that could cost Massachusetts labs $550 million in annual funding. Boston.com
• [New] If the current frontlines in Ukraine were frozen in a ceasefire or peace deal, it would be difficult to see how Zaporizhzhia could be operated by the US while it's surrounded by Russian occupiers. The Week
• [New] Proposed cuts to National Institutes of Health funding threaten a critical pipeline of innovation and discovery necessary to fuel advancements in patient care, warn researchers and provider groups. Healthcare Dive
• [New] The Integral Coach Factory in Chennai will manufacture the hyperloop modules, based on research from the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-M). News18
• [New] The Integral Coach Factory in Chennai will oversee the construction of hyperloop modules, building upon research conducted at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-M). News18
• [New] Ongoing Turkish airstrikes in northeastern Syria could threaten the peace process between the PKK and the Turkish government. Institute for the Study of War
• In the short term, China is likely to prioritise peaceful reunification with Taiwan, rather than seizing it by military force, in a bid to avoid economic crisis, alienating the Taiwanese people, and the risk of losing if other countries such as the US backed Taiwan. The i Paper
• Engaging private investors (including family offices, asset managers, institutional investors and food corporations) will mobilise ten times the amount of current private capital invested in regenerative agriculture, increasing from $11 billion to $110 billion annually. Site name
• While many African nations often rely on institutions like the IMF and World Bank, Ghana has the opportunity to explore alternative, more strategic funding mechanisms that align with its long-term maritime and economic goals. The Business & Financial Times
• Non-defense medical RDT & E, including research on areas like disease prevention or public health initiatives unrelated to combat operations, could be redirected to civilian health agencies, such as the National Institutes of Health. The Heritage Foundation

Last updated: 31 March 2025