Question 19GS2GS2
Q.19) 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. (15 marks, 250 words)
Main Body
The Arctic region known for its rich resources is gaining salience in international geopolitics.
Diagram showing Arctic Ocean with Canada (USA), Europe, Russia, Greenland marked.
Reasons for growing salience of Arctic:
1Arctic amplification - melting arctic is acting as opportunity in disguise for economic gains
(V) Free up resources - Natural gas, Hydrates, Hydrocarbons contested
3Trade routes - for shipping and short
route to connect with Asia
4Maritime security - aim for Blue economies
3NATO and Russia's military engagement in Arctic
5Environmental concerns - Melting arctic posing threat to local ecology, polar bear, biodiversity
6Global impact - weakening of jet stream, polar vortex, cyclonic issues in USA, Canada, Northern Europe (blizzards etc) also has potential to influence monsoons
Strategies of Indian engagement:
1Observer status in Arctic Council - partnership in sustainable development in Arctic
2Research base - at Himadri (Svalbard, Norway)
3Engage multilateral partners - with Nordic countries, Russia
4Safeguard maritime interests - Blue economy, MAUSAGAR Initiative
5Access to North Sea Route - to reduce shipping costs
6Climate Diplomacy - through UNFCCC COP, G20 platform
7Advocate for Global south in Arctic geopolitics - for equitable governance
8Energy Corporations - to access Natural gas, Rare earth for energy security
India and the world must be guided by Polar Code in sustainable development of the Arctic.
— DIVYA · AIR 182
228 words19 paragraphs
Conclusion
India and the world must be guided by Polar Code in sustainable development of the Arctic.
16 words
Diagram
Map of Arctic region showing Canada, USA, Europe, Russia, Greenland
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Topper
DIVYA
AIR 1822025
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
Effect of Policies of Developed/Developing Countries and Indian Diaspora
International Relations
Arctic Region and Geopolitics
Writing Stats
244
Total words
19
Paragraphs