Commentary
Anna Romanovskaya – On the Russian Carbon Units Market and Its Arctic Specifics
Methodologies for climate projects in the Arctic Zone are beginning to emerge in Russia; the idea of creating an independent Arctic Carbon Registry is promising On June 5, World Environment Day, we asked Anna Romanovskaya, Director of the Yu.A. Izrael Institute of Global Climate and Ecology, Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences, to...
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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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Alexey Tsykarev on Balancing Development Interests with the Preservation of Indigenous Peoples’ Life and Cultures
The expert from PORA believes the solution to this dilemma may lie in developing a reasonable combination of mandatory and voluntary mechanisms for protecting the rights of Indigenous peoples May 3, 2026 On May 29, 2026, the PORA Expert Center held a discussion club on the topic: «Protecting the Rights of Indigenous Peoples of the...
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Vyacheslav Maracha – On the Role of the State and Business in Protecting the Rights of Indigenous Peoples of the North
Key points from the PORA expert presented during a discussion in late May 2026 May 3, 2026 On May 29, 2026, the PORA Expert Center held a discussion club on the topic: «Protecting the Rights of Indigenous Peoples of the North and the Role of the State and Business in This Process.» Vyacheslav Maracha, Associate...
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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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