Commentary
Russian Foreign Ministry: «In the Arctic, It’s Time to Get to Work, Not to Wait for a Fair Wind»
March 13, 2026 «It is absolutely clear to us that now, in the Arctic, it’s time to get to work, not to wait for a fair wind. We see that the number of countries wishing to cooperate with Russia in the high latitudes is growing. A circle of international partners is effectively forming, including those...
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Elena Maslova on Italy’s New Arctic Strategy
It would be wrong to think that Italy’s geographical distance from the Arctic and its Mediterranean climate are barriers to its foreign policy thinking and behavior March 10, 2026 The official title of the strategy is: «Italy’s Arctic Policy. Italy and the Arctic: Values of Cooperation in a Rapidly Changing Region.» Three ministries worked on...
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Vladislav Maslennikov: Arctic Remains a Core Priority for Russia
March 4, 2026 I am pleased to welcome you to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation and to have this opportunity to tell you about one of the many areas of our work – the Arctic. As I understand it, this topic is close and interesting to many of you. For our...
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Pavel Devyatkin Analyzes Historical Dynamics of the Russia-USA-China Triangle
Issues of mutual trust within the Russia–USA–China triangle were raised in a lecture by Pavel Devyatkin, Senior Fellow at The Arctic Institute (USA), Non-resident Fellow at the Quincy Institute (USA), and Visiting Lecturer at HSE University. Since the 1970s, the ideologues and practitioners of American «realpolitik» have pondered the nature of the relationship between Russia...
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Trump’s Push for Greenland: Implications for Russia-India Arctic Cooperation
The United States has renewed its focus on Greenland. This desire for acquisition by the US is not unprecedented, having been seriously explored by American policymakers in 1867, 1910, 1946 and 1955. Contrary to initial perceptions that US President Donald Trump's interest was merely frivolous, evidence suggests that this could be a firm decision already made by the US Administration, at least under his leadership, one which they could be determined to execute in future.
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Interpreting the Spitsbergen Treaty: Some Historical Sensitivities
Five years into its second century, the Paris Treaty on Spitsbergen remains an important building block of international Arctic law and a strong foundation for Russia’s continued presence in the islands.
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Trans-Arctic Transport Corridor May Offer Alternative to European Waterways?
Trans-Arctic Transport Corridor is to facilitate the supply of Russian products to countries in the Global South. This initiative aims to identify and cultivate novel market opportunities for Russia, particularly in light of existing international sanctions.
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Achieving Arctic Development Targets by 2026 — A Foundation for a New Stage of Social and Economic Growth
February 27, 2026 In the run-up to Arctic Day, the Director General of the PORA Expert Center, Maksim Dankin, assessed the results of the social and economic development of the Russian Arctic over the past five years. Speaking at the round table devoted to the strategic priorities for the development of the Russian Arctic Zone...
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