Geopolitics
Irina Strelnikova – The Arctic as a Factor of Strength and a Strategic Region in Sweden’s New Arctic Strategy
The document identifies Russia as the most serious threat to Sweden’s national security emanating from the Arctic region; China is described as a state with clear ambitions to become a great power in the polar regions On June 1, 2026, Swedish Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard presented the country’s new Arctic strategy. The...
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Andrey Krivorotov – On Sweden’s New Arctic Strategy
The Swedish government perceives Russia’s activities in the Arctic as a direct threat and monitors China’s activities with wariness June 4, 2026 On June 1, 2026, the Swedish government submitted to the Riksdag (parliament) an official communication entitled «Sweden’s Strategy for a Peaceful, Secure and Sustainable Arctic.» That same day, the strategy was publicly presented...
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Ekaterina Serova on Russian-Indian Partnership in Arctic Resource Development amid the Middle East Crisis
The Arctic Could Become a Magnet for Indian Business While India acknowledges areas of potential collaboration with Russia in the Arctic region, it does not currently prioritize this domain. This is due to the fact that a substantial proportion of the minerals crucial to India’s development, such as coal, metals, diamonds, and ores, are primarily...
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Vyacheslav Maracha: Russia’s Energy Sovereignty vs. US Dominance
Russia faces a triple challenge: loss of the European market, intensified competition in the Arctic, and potential loss of influence over global prices if the US succeeds in Iran. The creation of the Energy Dominance Council in the US, combined with the military operation against Iran, creates a triple challenge for Russia: loss of the...
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Annetta-Bakh Tsakhilaeva – on the Creation of the US National Energy Dominance Council
This move will entail a strengthening of NATO’s naval presence in high latitudes, which for Russia means the need to expand its icebreaker fleet and coastal defense systems This is not merely an administrative reform, but a tectonic shift in the global paradigm. While previous administrations relied on the «green transition» as a tool for...
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Maria Lagutina: «India Is Implementing an Evolutionary Model of ‘Soft Entry’ into the Arctic Amid the Formation of a Multipolar World Order»
March 24, 2026 In her presentation, Lagutina examined India’s place in the Arctic governance system and its strategy for participating in multilateral cooperation. Particular attention was paid to the role of science diplomacy, as well as the potential of formats such as BRICS and the Northern Forum in advancing the interests of non-Arctic states. «Unlike...
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Alexey Fadeev: A Russian Arctic Perspective on the US National Energy Dominance Council
March 24, 2026 The now-famous slogan «Drill, baby, drill,» which originally emerged in 2008, became a central element of Trump’s energy platform, emphasizing a focus on fossil fuels. The Energy Dominance Council was created as a unified headquarters to radically accelerate resource extraction and exports. It is worth noting that, thanks to a well-executed resource...
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Increasing Shipping via the Northern Sea Route Is a Priority in Russia-China Relations
March 20, 2026 Up to 6 Voyages of the Arctic Express No. 1 Connecting Moscow, Arkhangelsk, and China via the NSR Are Planned for 2026 Governor of Arkhangelsk region announced the signing of a memorandum of cooperation with the China on organizing voyages of the Arctic Express No. 1 in 2026. Viktoria Pestova, Deputy Minister and...
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