How does India's Arctic Policy align with its broader foreign policy objectives? Broadly discuss the collaborations and agreements India is involved in with the Arctic Council. (10 marks, 150 words)
Introduction
India's Arctic policy is based on the peaceful use of arctic resources and scientific research in the area.
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Main Body
It aligns with broader foreign policy objectives as can be seen from:
i) National interest to be priority
ii) Good relation with all the members of Arctic council - USA, Denmark, UK, Canada etc
iii) Research through stations such as Bharti and Maitri
India is an observer at the Arctic Council and it is involved in -
✓ Research at the Arctic on climate change, ocean currents and global weather patterns
✓ Declining sea ice and opening up of trade routes
✓ Exploration of natural resources
✓ Preservation of biodiversity at these regions
✓ Declining sea ice and opening up of trade routes.
✓ Exploration of natural resources
✓ Preservation of biodiversity at these regions.
Arctic sea will be ice free in the summers by 2050. New objectives and coming challenges need appropriate measures in this regard.
Conclusion
Arctic sea will be ice free in the summers by 2050. New objectives and coming challenges need appropriate measures in this regard.
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- Clear identification of national interest as priority
- Mentions specific Arctic Council members (USA, Denmark, UK, Canada)
- References concrete research stations (Bharti, Maitri)
- Lists specific Arctic-related activities (climate research, ocean currents, trade routes)
- Notes biodiversity preservation objective
- Forward-looking statement about ice-free Arctic by 2050
Aditya Agarwal
India's Arctic Policy and Foreign Relations
Arctic Council Relations and Collaborations
India's Arctic observer status and strategic interests
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