BRICS
Maria Lagutina: The Arctic Has Become a Prestigious Arena of Global Influence for BRICS Countries
Non-Arctic members of the grouping are actively engaging with the Arctic agenda through climate and scientific cooperation, while collaboration is advancing through depoliticized research projects and working groups May 15, 2026 According to Maria Lagutina, the main challenge facing Arctic cooperation within BRICS stems from the differing «polar identities» of its member states. Russia is...
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Maksim Dankin Speaks to Participants of BRICS Project Lab
The 5th International Youth BRICS Project Lab has transitioned to its in-person phase at MGIMO University. Following two weeks of remote collaborative work on their respective projects, participants have convened for a five-day program encompassing expert presentations, facilitated discussions, and the refinement of proposed solutions. The inaugural ceremony was graced by the presence of Sergey...
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PORА Hosted BRICS Project Lab Arctic 2.0
The concluding session of the BRICS Project Lab Arctic 2.0, an international initiative, was held at PORA Expert Center in Moscow. Over four days, participants worked on applied cases from industrial partners, discussed issues of sustainable development in the Arctic, economics, and international cooperation, attended lectures by renowned experts, and at the end of their...
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Experts Discuss Transformation of the Arctic Agenda in Russia-NATO Relations
February 27, 2026 Participants of a strategic session discussed current state and challenges of international cooperation in a changing geopolitical environment, as well as issues of security, economic, and regulatory competition in the Arctic region. The session took place on February 25, 2026, at the expert center PORА (Project Office for Arctic Development) as part...
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BRICS Project Lab Arctic 2.0 Launches in Moscow
February 24, 2026 Over four days, 40 participants will work on real-world cases related to the development of the Russian Arctic Zone (AZRF) and the business operations of companies working in the Russian Arctic. BRICS Arctic Youth Project Laboratory opened at the venue of the Project Office for Arctic Development on February 24, 2026. This...
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Over 650 People Apply for BRICS Project Lab Arctic 2.0
February 11, 2026 The application period for the BRICS Project Lab Arctic 2.0 youth project laboratory has closed. A total of 656 applications were received, confirming high interest in the project among students and young professionals from Russia and other countries. The competition’s geography spanned over 20 countries, including Belarus, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Kazakhstan,...
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