GS2 · 15 marks · 250 words

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.

Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2025

Global Commons and TreatiesSecurity and Strategic AffairsTrade and Economic DiplomacyBilateral Relations

Syllabus: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests.

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The toppers’ answers

Ujjwal PriyankAIR 10 · CSE 2025 · 154 wordsTheir whole copy

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The Arctic region has emerged as the new arena where the world is eyeing for maximising its profit and global dominance.

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- Map of the Arctic region - Labels: - Alaska (USA) - Bering Strait - Canada - Russia - North Pole - Greenland (Denmark) - Iceland - Norway - Sweden - Caption: Fig : Arctic region

Factors for growing salience in the international politics

(1) Potential of resources such as

Crude oil reserves and finding polymetallic nodules.

(2) Control Arctic region for ensuring new route of trade as a result of global warming and melting ice.

(3) Arctic region for ensuring fishing grounds and extracting marine products.

(4) Recent controversy where President Trump wanted to annex Greenland which is a territory of Denmark.

(5) Promoting research and innovation in Arctic region for

military expansion.

Thus India can recalibrate its Arctic Engagement through strategy of multialignment.

(1) Promoting Indian Interest in Arctic region via research station "Himadri".

(2) Role of ONGC Videsh Ltd in ensuring oil exploration.

(3) Collaboration with Russia for diversifying trade routes.

Close · a way forward

Thus, India commitment towards climate mitigation and adaptation should be expanded for controlling "Artic Amplification".

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