This document provides a detailed analysis of the 2025 Presidential Directive on Arctic development in Russia, with particular attention to its institutional logic, spatial priorities, and environmental agenda. It outlines the shift toward integrated, state-led governance in the Arctic, emphasizing agglomeration-based planning, infrastructure corridors, and climate resilience.
Key themes include administrative density, legal incorporation of presidential instructions, and the redefinition of national priorities under geopolitical pressure. The analysis situates the Directive within the broader evolution of Russia’s Arctic strategy, offering insights into how governance is being adapted to international isolation and domestic mobilization.
The economy of the North - and Beyond 