Evolution of India's Polar Policies - (Palgrave Studies in Maritime Politics and Security) by Jawahar Bhagwat & Anurag Bisen (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

The book examines India's involvement in the Polar regions, focusing on its historical evolution and current scientific and political efforts. It also offers suggestions for enhancing India's Polar policies, which primarily revolve around climate change and scientific research. The book highlights that India's extensive coastline may be at risk due to the effects of global warming caused by the melting of the Arctic and other ice sheets. As a significant international player, India is well set up to have substantial influence on shaping the policies of Arctic nations to promote sustainable development projects, as well as play a crucial role in the sustainable development of the Arctic, particularly in light of the geopolitical changes resulting from the Ukraine conflict. This timely book also delves into key topics such as Arctic geopolitics, shipping, and energy security. This analysis will be valuable for policymakers, diplomats, political scientists, academics, and students with an interest in these areas.

From the Back Cover

The book examines India's involvement in the Polar regions, focusing on its historical evolution and current scientific and political efforts. It also offers suggestions for enhancing India's Polar policies, which primarily revolve around climate change and scientific research. The book highlights that India's extensive coastline may be at risk due to the effects of global warming caused by the melting of the Arctic and other ice sheets. As a significant international player, India is well set up to have substantial influence on shaping the policies of Arctic nations to promote sustainable development projects, as well as play a crucial role in the sustainable development of the Arctic, particularly in light of the geopolitical changes resulting from the Ukraine conflict. This timely book also delves into key topics such as Arctic geopolitics, shipping, and energy security. This analysis will be valuable for policymakers, diplomats, political scientists, academics, and students with an interest in these areas.

Jawahar Bhagwat is Associate Professor, Northern Arctic Federal University, Russian Federation.

Anurag Bisen is Senior Fellow at the Vivekananda International Foundation. He served an 8-year tenure in the National Security Council Secretariat where, as a Senior Defence Specialist, he worked on Maritime Security and Polar Issues. He was instrumental for drafting and coordinating the approval process of India's Arctic Policy, released by the Government of India in March 2022.

About the Author

Jawahar Bhagwat Associate Professor, Northern Arctic Federal University named after M.V.Lomonosov, Arkhangelsk, Russian Federation. Currently, his research work focuses on the Northern Sea Route, Arctic geopolitics and India's national security. Jawahar holds a Candidate of Political Sciences (Ph.D.) from Saint Petersburg State University and a Ph.D. (History) from the University of Mumbai. Captain Jawahar Bhagwat is a veteran submariner of the Indian Navy with over 25 years of service, including the command of a nuclear submarine and two Shishumar (Type 209) class submarines.

Anurag Bisen, Senior Fellow, Vivekananda International Foundation, is a veteran submariner of the Indian Navy with over 35 years of service, including the command of Sindhughosh (Kilo) Class missile submarine. Captain Bisen tenanted an 8-year tenure in the National Security Council Secretariat where as a Senior Defence Specialist he worked on a range of maritime subjects including maritime boundary and international maritime law matters, Indo-Pacific, Indian Ocean Region, Maritime and Coastal Security and Polar Issues. He was instrumental in drafting and coordinating the approval process of India's Arctic Policy, released by the Government in March 2022. He is also Honorary Adjunct Faculty at the National Maritime Foundation, New Delhi. Before joining VIF as a Senior Fellow, Captain Bisen was a Research Fellow at the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses.