Panjab University Research Journal (Arts), May 2023
Climate change represents one of the most pressing challenges that humanity faces today. This pap... more Climate change represents one of the most pressing challenges that humanity faces today. This paper examines the national security implications of climate change for India, which has been identified by leading scientific studies as one of the most vulnerable regions to the ramifications of global warming. In recent years, India has experienced an increase in extreme climate events such as floods, landslides, droughts, and unusual rains, leading to new kinds of national security threats, including interstate and international water disputes, infrastructure damage, flooding, Himalayan ice thawing, and rising sea levels. The shared ecological zone of the Hindu Kush Himalaya puts Asia at risk of accelerating climate events, with potential consequences such as internal disputes and international conflicts over resource scarcity and climateinduced migration. The paper's findings are derived from 'discourse analysis' and 'content analysis' of scientific reports, newspaper articles, and academic research papers on climate change. It shows that climate change poses real security challenges, including security threats such as conflict, migration, and resource scarcity in India. Study reveals how climate change can further complicate India's relationship with neighbouring countries. The paper suggests a need for joint military-civil initiatives to combat climate-induced security challenges.
The Russian and Norwegian Arctic are gaining notoriety as an alternative maritime route connectin... more The Russian and Norwegian Arctic are gaining notoriety as an alternative maritime route connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and as sources of natural resources. The renewed interest in the Northeast Passage or the Northern Sea Route is fueled by a recession of Arctic sea ice coupled with the discovery of new natural resources at a time when emerging and global markets are in growing demand for them. Driven by the expectation of potential future economic importance of the region, political interest and governance has been rapidly developing, mostly within the Arctic Council. However, this paper argues that optimism regarding the potential of Arctic routes as an alternative to the Suez Canal is overstated. The route involves many challenges: jurisdictional disputes create political uncertainties; shallow waters limit ship size; lack of modern deepwater ports and search and rescue (SAR) capabilities requires ships to have higher standards of autonomy and safety; harsh weather conditions and free-floating ice make navigation more difficult and schedules more variable; and more expensive ship construction and operation costs lessen the economic viability of the route. Technological advances and infrastructure investments may ameliorate navigational challenges, enabling increased shipping of natural resources from the Arctic to global markets.
The Russian and Norwegian Arctic are gaining notoriety as an alternative
maritime route connectin... more The Russian and Norwegian Arctic are gaining notoriety as an alternative maritime route connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and as sources of natural resources. The renewed interest in the Northeast Passage or the Northern Sea Route is fueled by a recession of Arctic sea ice coupled with the discovery of new natural resources at a time when emerging and global markets are in growing demand for them. Driven by the expectation of potential future economic importance of the region, political interest and governance has been rapidly developing, mostly within the Arctic Council. However, this paper argues that optimism regarding the potential of Arctic routes as an alternative to the Suez Canal is overstated. The route involves many challenges: jurisdictional disputes create political uncertainties; shallow waters limit ship size; lack of modern deepwater ports and search and rescue (SAR) capabilities requires ships to have higher standards of autonomy and safety; harsh weather conditions and free-floating ice make navigation more difficult and schedules more variable; and more expensive ship construction and operation costs lessen the economic viability of the route. Technological advances and infrastructure investments may ameliorate navigational challenges, enabling increased shipping of natural resources from the Arctic to global markets.
Panjab University Research Journal (Arts), May 2023
Climate change represents one of the most pressing challenges that humanity faces today. This pap... more Climate change represents one of the most pressing challenges that humanity faces today. This paper examines the national security implications of climate change for India, which has been identified by leading scientific studies as one of the most vulnerable regions to the ramifications of global warming. In recent years, India has experienced an increase in extreme climate events such as floods, landslides, droughts, and unusual rains, leading to new kinds of national security threats, including interstate and international water disputes, infrastructure damage, flooding, Himalayan ice thawing, and rising sea levels. The shared ecological zone of the Hindu Kush Himalaya puts Asia at risk of accelerating climate events, with potential consequences such as internal disputes and international conflicts over resource scarcity and climateinduced migration. The paper's findings are derived from 'discourse analysis' and 'content analysis' of scientific reports, newspaper articles, and academic research papers on climate change. It shows that climate change poses real security challenges, including security threats such as conflict, migration, and resource scarcity in India. Study reveals how climate change can further complicate India's relationship with neighbouring countries. The paper suggests a need for joint military-civil initiatives to combat climate-induced security challenges.
The Russian and Norwegian Arctic are gaining notoriety as an alternative maritime route connectin... more The Russian and Norwegian Arctic are gaining notoriety as an alternative maritime route connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and as sources of natural resources. The renewed interest in the Northeast Passage or the Northern Sea Route is fueled by a recession of Arctic sea ice coupled with the discovery of new natural resources at a time when emerging and global markets are in growing demand for them. Driven by the expectation of potential future economic importance of the region, political interest and governance has been rapidly developing, mostly within the Arctic Council. However, this paper argues that optimism regarding the potential of Arctic routes as an alternative to the Suez Canal is overstated. The route involves many challenges: jurisdictional disputes create political uncertainties; shallow waters limit ship size; lack of modern deepwater ports and search and rescue (SAR) capabilities requires ships to have higher standards of autonomy and safety; harsh weather conditions and free-floating ice make navigation more difficult and schedules more variable; and more expensive ship construction and operation costs lessen the economic viability of the route. Technological advances and infrastructure investments may ameliorate navigational challenges, enabling increased shipping of natural resources from the Arctic to global markets.
The Russian and Norwegian Arctic are gaining notoriety as an alternative
maritime route connectin... more The Russian and Norwegian Arctic are gaining notoriety as an alternative maritime route connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and as sources of natural resources. The renewed interest in the Northeast Passage or the Northern Sea Route is fueled by a recession of Arctic sea ice coupled with the discovery of new natural resources at a time when emerging and global markets are in growing demand for them. Driven by the expectation of potential future economic importance of the region, political interest and governance has been rapidly developing, mostly within the Arctic Council. However, this paper argues that optimism regarding the potential of Arctic routes as an alternative to the Suez Canal is overstated. The route involves many challenges: jurisdictional disputes create political uncertainties; shallow waters limit ship size; lack of modern deepwater ports and search and rescue (SAR) capabilities requires ships to have higher standards of autonomy and safety; harsh weather conditions and free-floating ice make navigation more difficult and schedules more variable; and more expensive ship construction and operation costs lessen the economic viability of the route. Technological advances and infrastructure investments may ameliorate navigational challenges, enabling increased shipping of natural resources from the Arctic to global markets.
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maritime route connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and as sources of
natural resources. The renewed interest in the Northeast Passage or the
Northern Sea Route is fueled by a recession of Arctic sea ice coupled with the
discovery of new natural resources at a time when emerging and global markets
are in growing demand for them. Driven by the expectation of potential future
economic importance of the region, political interest and governance has been
rapidly developing, mostly within the Arctic Council. However, this paper
argues that optimism regarding the potential of Arctic routes as an alternative to
the Suez Canal is overstated. The route involves many challenges: jurisdictional
disputes create political uncertainties; shallow waters limit ship size; lack of
modern deepwater ports and search and rescue (SAR) capabilities requires ships
to have higher standards of autonomy and safety; harsh weather conditions and
free-floating ice make navigation more difficult and schedules more variable;
and more expensive ship construction and operation costs lessen the economic
viability of the route. Technological advances and infrastructure investments
may ameliorate navigational challenges, enabling increased shipping of natural
resources from the Arctic to global markets.
maritime route connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and as sources of
natural resources. The renewed interest in the Northeast Passage or the
Northern Sea Route is fueled by a recession of Arctic sea ice coupled with the
discovery of new natural resources at a time when emerging and global markets
are in growing demand for them. Driven by the expectation of potential future
economic importance of the region, political interest and governance has been
rapidly developing, mostly within the Arctic Council. However, this paper
argues that optimism regarding the potential of Arctic routes as an alternative to
the Suez Canal is overstated. The route involves many challenges: jurisdictional
disputes create political uncertainties; shallow waters limit ship size; lack of
modern deepwater ports and search and rescue (SAR) capabilities requires ships
to have higher standards of autonomy and safety; harsh weather conditions and
free-floating ice make navigation more difficult and schedules more variable;
and more expensive ship construction and operation costs lessen the economic
viability of the route. Technological advances and infrastructure investments
may ameliorate navigational challenges, enabling increased shipping of natural
resources from the Arctic to global markets.