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GEOPOLITICAL TENSIONS IN THE ARCTIC CIRCLE: ANALYZING THE ROLE OF ARCTIC NATIONS AND EMERGING STAKEHOLDERS


Sr No: 4
Page No: 35-41
Language: English
Authors: Robin Sutradhar, Mitali Sutradhar
Published Date: 2025-03-16
Abstract:
Arctic circle has become a focal point of geopolitical competition due to climate change, resource exploitation and emerging strategic interests. Arctic Nations- Russia, United States, Canada, Denmark and Norway are actively competing on regional claims, military dominance and economic occasions. Meanwhile, non-Arctic states such as China, India and Bangladesh are expanding their participation due to economic, environmental and strategic concerns. This study examines the underlying geopolitical stresses, evaluates policies of the Arctic and non-Arctic states, and assesses economic and security implications. Using a qualitative research approach, this paper highlights how Arctic geo -strategy can change the dynamics of global power.
Keywords: Arctic Militarization,Territorial Claims,Resource Competition Northern Sea Route (NSR),Russia-NATO Rivalry,Climate Change and Ice Melt, UNCLOS (United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea),Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZs), Polar Silk Road (China's Arctic Strategy), Geopolitical Rivalries ,US-Russia Tensions

Journal: GRS Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Studies
ISSN(Online): 3049-0561
Publisher: GRS Publisher
Frequency: Monthly
Language: English

GEOPOLITICAL TENSIONS IN THE ARCTIC CIRCLE: ANALYZING THE ROLE OF ARCTIC NATIONS AND EMERGING STAKEHOLDERS