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MOHAMMED ASHMIL SHAHAIR 382· 2025

Question Q.19GS2GS2

Examine the factors behind the growing salience of the Arctic region in international politics. Discuss, in this context, strategies for India to reorient the Arctic engagement.

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Introduction

Arctic is becoming the new geo-political hotspot in the world politics

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Main Body

Arctic is becoming the new geo-political hotspot in the world politics. This growing salience of Arctic is due to:

1IPCC already predicted ice after summers in Arctic by 2050
2The Northern Sea route could revolutionise via the Arctic across hemisphere by pass the Suez Canal route. Time benefit and fuel reduce
3The potential oil reserve in the region
4As per new studies the region has rich polymetallic nodules as well
6The potential for scientific studies
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  • identifies multiple factors driving Arctic geopolitical salience
  • mentions economic benefits and scientific opportunities
  • connects to climate change discourse

Topper

MOHAMMED ASHMIL SHAH

AIR 3822025

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

International Relations

Arctic Region

Arctic Geopolitics and Strategic Importance

Writing Stats

91

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expository

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