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Arctic Region Emerges As Primary Theatre Of Global Decision Making
The Arctic region has emerged as a primary theatre of great-power competition, with the US, China, and Russia vying for influence. The region’s strategic importance is driven by its rich natural resources, including oil, natural gas, and rare earth minerals. Undersea cables and space-based capabilities are also becoming critical domains of competition, with nations seeking to secure their interests in these areas. According to Rachel Rizzo, Senior Fellow at the Observer Research Foundation, the evolving global order will be shaped by the interactions of these great powers, with India and the Global South playing important roles. This article was first reported by ORF Middle East.