India Considers Northern Sea Route Potential

... route match? BRICS has officially expanded in 2024. Most countries, including India, are located far away from the Arctic. Only China and India are observer countries in the Arctic Council. Therefore, I do not see any consolidated joint interest from BRICS in the Arctic or the NSR. On the other hand, as observed earlier, a UAE company has indicated commercial interest in the NSR. However, they may be interested in specific scientific research activities proposed by Russia to develop expertise. Regardless, I do not rule out ...