Arctic

The Ukraine crisis, shifting geopolitical alliances in the Indo-Pacific and Western-imposed economic sanctions on Russia have strengthened China–Russia cooperation in the Arctic.

• Bipandeep Sharma , Uttam Kumar Sinha
• January 10, 2023
• Issue Brief

The 2022 US National Strategy for the Arctic is reflective of the growing salience of the region in US strategic considerations.

• Anurag Bisen
• October 14, 2022
• Issue Brief

India needs to seize the opportunities presented by the exit of Western companies from the Russian energy sector.

• Anurag Bisen
• September 15, 2022
• Issue Brief

India needs to strengthen its existing bilateral relations with all the Arctic countries and continue to re-emphasize its call for peaceful resolution of Arctic disputes.

• Bipandeep Sharma , Uttam Kumar Sinha
• September 01, 2022
• Issue Brief

Russia’s new maritime doctrine, the first policy document in Russia’s national security domain since the Ukraine conflict, reveals a bolder and more assertive Russia, and presents several opportunities for cooperation with India.

• Anurag Bisen
• August 17, 2022
• Issue Brief

Russia’s military action in Ukraine has negatively impacted the cooperative engagement architecture of the Arctic Council.

• Bipandeep Sharma
• April 22, 2022
• IDSA Comments

India’s Arctic Policy can be seen as the first step towards developing a whole-of-government approach on India’s engagement with the region. The policy seems to be inclusive and participative wherein India offers its readiness to “play its part and contribute to the global good”.

• Anurag Bisen
• March 17, 2022
• Issue Brief

In order to maintain a semblance of balance in its ties with its two key strategic partners, Kazakhstan would perhaps have to leverage its geo-strategic importance for both Moscow and Beijing to navigate the new Arctic route.

• Jason Wahlang
• January 19, 2022
• IDSA Comments

By enabling access to logistics and support facilities at each other’s bases and ports, RELOS would enhance strategic cooperation between India and Russia, and promote their future manoeuvres in the Arctic and the Indian Ocean Region.

• Bipandeep Sharma
• January 17, 2022
• IDSA Comments

India–Russia cooperation in the Indian Ocean and the Arctic, including the Russian Far East, could give strong thrust to their deepening engagement. However, there is a need for heavy lifting from both sides to achieve the desired potential.

• Anurag Bisen
• December 06, 2021
• Policy Brief