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According to classical theories, the Arctic region, defined as "untransferable" because it is covered with glaces, has become "transferable" with global warming and has become the center of new geostrategic and geopolitical competition. In this direction, the Arctic region has begun to be mentioned in literature with names such as "New Great Game", "Great Pole Game", "New Cold War" and "Great Arctic Chess Table". The intensity of hydrocarbon energy sources in this region which does not belong to any state and the erosion of the glaciers can be used in longer periods and shortened maritime trade routes are important factors in the increased interest in the Arctic region. In the context that the global warming is directly affected, it can be stated that a new competition area has been formed with the participation of countries on the Arctic as well as non-regional actors. That’s why a new geostrategic model and geopolitical speech for the Arctic region has emerged. This study analyzed the policies that the states conducted towards the Arctic region, the new competitive area. It is said that the Arctic region will be at the center of radical changes that may occur in international relations in the short term.

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