Commentary
Alexey Tsykarev: Russia can offer BRICS expertise in institutional support for indigenous small-numbered peoples
At the same time, BRICS itself can compete with Western institutions in the field of standards on indigenous peoples’ rights Against the backdrop of continued stagnation in the activities of the Arctic Council, which recently marked its thirtieth anniversary, cooperation among BRICS countries in the northern latitudes is acquiring additional value. Economic cooperation in the...
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Maria Lagutina: The European Arctic Summit in Rovaniemi and the Formation of a New EU Arctic Strategy
A securitization of European Arctic policy is taking place; whereas previously it was built around issues of climate change, sustainable development, scientific cooperation, and environmental protection, today security issues are increasingly coming to the fore On September 13–14, 2026, an informal Arctic Summit of European Union countries was held in Rovaniemi, Finland. The meeting was...
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Andrey Krivorotov – on the limited results of the European Arctic Summit
The event turned into yet another “meeting of the willing”, who are united above all by a sharply critical attitude toward Russia In the capital of the Finnish Arctic, the city of Rovaniemi, the European Arctic Summit took place on September 13–14, concluding with the adoption of a joint statement. The course and results of...
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Yulia Alferova. The Creative Arctic: How to Turn the Uniqueness of a Territory into an Economic Resource
Which areas of the Creative Economy Development Strategy require special attention in the Arctic regions, and why a universal model for the entire Arctic does not exist Russia’s current Creative Economy Development Strategy through 2036 sets a framework for the regions: by 2030, the contribution of creative industries to the country’s economy must grow to...
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Irina Strelnikova: The XVIII BRICS Summit and the Development of Cooperation in the Arctic
The bet is on the gradual accumulation of institutional mass, and the Arctic remains in the strategic focus of the association’s member countries On 12–13 September 2026, the XVIII BRICS Summit was held in New Delhi (India), timed to coincide with the 20th anniversary of the association, when in September 2006 the foreign ministers of...
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Ilia Vorobev – What Actually Makes the Northern Sea Route Competitive
A shorter route does not guarantee economic benefits or a lower climate impact; the Northern Sea Route becomes competitive when it offers carriers a predictable alternative to traditional corridors On August 22, 2026, the container vessel PanStar Acro departed Busan for Europe via the Northern Sea Route. This is South Korea’s first commercial voyage to...
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Milena Milic: Carbon Units as a Resource – What Will Climate Policy Change for the Arctic
Time to move from emission accounting to real financing of energy efficiency, permafrost monitoring, and port logistics The Arctic does not need abstract climate tools, but working mechanisms that simultaneously reduce risks to nature and infrastructure, support investment, and create measurable value for local communities and businesses. The conversation about the development of Russia’s carbon...
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Maksim Dankin: Heading North. The Arctic as a New Driver of Russian-Indian Partnership
CEO of the PORA Expert Center — on the prospects of Russian-Indian relations with a focus on the Arctic From September 12–13, 2026, the 18th BRICS Summit will be held in New Delhi, India. On the eve of this globally significant event, Maksim Dankin, CEO of the Expert Center PORА, has prepared an article on...
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