This year's Offshore Marintec Russia expo-conference showcased numerous technological developments for the Arctic, including new vessel concepts, vehicles, mining and liquefaction equipment, security devices, and more. The question remains whether this venue is merely a manifestation of Russia's aspirations in the Arctic or a real step towards the development of the region.

With the rise of India, Brazil, South Africa and China, the Global South perspective on critical issues is getting widely highlighted these days. One such area is the impact of climate change which, undoubtedly, has more severe consequences for the countries of the Global South...

As sanctions against Novatek projects become a certainty, the company has put two LNG projects on hold. However, the company will likely reprofile. This change is considered in the light of Russian North-West's development.

The recent alliance between the United States, Canada, and Finland—recently admitted to NATO—known as the ICE Pact, represents a potentially significant turning point in the global competition for control of the Arctic.

We review a new overwater unmanned complex and the history behind drones in the Arctic.

The new military strategy prompts a number of questions: to what extent it helps to solve accumulated problems? What is the fundamental novelty of this strategy? What challenges it creates for Russia's security in the High North?

Although the Arctic generally offers harsh climatic conditions and higher living costs, people still migrate to the region. We examine the economic and social aspects that stimulate migration to the North and can serve as a foundation for future migration programmes, publicity campaigns, and increasing the appeal of Arctic imagery.

By leading the High North mission, Italy is not only contributing to scientific research but also strengthening its strategic role in a region of growing importance.