Question Q.19ExamineGS2GS2

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

Introduction

Arctic region is most crucial for global, trade and geopolitics due to several factors.

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Main Body

Arctic region is most crucial for global, trade and geopolitics due to several factors. Factors for growing salience: 1) Rapid warming of Arctic (at thrice the global average) opening up of sea routes, LDCs. 2) Blue Economy: discovery of Rare Earth Minerals crucial for semiconductors, EVs etc. 3) Global Trade route showing time. 4) Geo-strategic location connecting US, Russia, Europe. 5) Oil and Gas fields

5Oil and Gas fields Strategies for India: 1) Increased engagement with Arctic Council and gaining a Permanent seat. 2) Agreement with countries like Russia. 3) Research expeditions - Himadri in Svalbard. 4) Domestic Arctic Policy for coherent path and aligned view shared. 5) Arctic monitoring using NISAR satellite. 6) Partnerships for Oil and Gas exploration.

Thus Arctic region could serve as new geopolitical theatre of confrontation and India should aim to build its capability for strategic autonomy.

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Conclusion

Thus Arctic region could serve as new geopolitical theatre of confrontation and India should aim to build its capability for strategic autonomy.

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MADHVENDRA PRATAP SINGH

AIR 1532025

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

International Relations

Arctic Region

Arctic engagement

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179

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