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.

access to countries like Russia and USA reduces shipment for Europe. There access to countries like Russia and USA. => reduces shipment to Europe. (3) Geopolitical Significance - Strategic presence in Arctic region gives significant positional advantage to countries. Russia <-> USA (4) Climate Change - due to IPCC AR6 glaciers in arctic region are receding raising world wide concerns $) dominance in Arctic Region also signifies technological powers because of its below zero temperatures.

India's engagement - Strategies: (1) Greater cooperation with Nordic Countries like Finland Iceland, Norway & Denmark => cooperation on Maritime Transport with Norway could be deepened (2) Using Observer status in Arctic Council for granting trust of India's democratic credibility ACEP and equitable values (3) Chennai - Vladivostok rail maritime link to be used for growing engagement in region. (4) Championing Global South's cause for environmental justice as Arctic Region is environmentally fragile. Hence Arctic Region engaged effectively for new Arctic calibre