India shifts Arctic strategy, strengthening ties with Russia
This Arctic pivot complements India’s broader energy transition goals, which include reaching 500 GW of non-fossil electricity capacity by 2030. The NSR and Russian Arctic resources could provide a third supply corridor, alongside the Indo-Pacific and the International North-South Transport Corridor, reducing reliance on vulnerable southern sea lanes. The partnership covers energy, critical minerals, rare earths, and logistics, allowing India to secure inputs for electric vehicles, solar, and grid storage while mitigating supply disruptions and price volatility.
Human capital development is another key focus. India aims to train specialists in polar navigation, cold-climate port operations, and ice-class ship operations, positioning its workforce to influence Arctic corridor operations while gaining transferable skills for domestic energy and polar projects.
The summit also strengthens India’s governance role in the Arctic. Through bilateral channels with Russia and participation in the International Arctic Forum, India can promote a Global South perspective on shipping norms, environmental safeguards, and equitable resource-sharing, aligning with its broader climate and clean-energy policies.
Overall, the Russia-India Arctic partnership positions the region as a long-term strategic vector for India’s energy security, critical minerals access, and industrial ambitions, complementing its Indo-Pacific and Eurasian connectivity strategies.
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