威望动机视角下莫迪政府北极政策实践及局限性

The Practice and Limitations of the Modi Government sArctic Policy from the Perspective of Prestige Motivation Theory

威望动机理论主要是对一国对外政策和行为的精神驱动因素的分析。自莫迪政府执政以来,更加关注印度在北极地区的存在和影响,不断加强与北极地区国家之间的伙伴关系,积极参与北极航道开发,努力拓展北极生态和经济领域的科学研究。从威望动机视角看,这些行为旨在为印度谋求平等参与北极事务的权利、赢得良好的国际声誉以及提升国际地位和影响力,从而使印度获得北极事务“领导者”的身份和角色。这可能加剧北极地区的大国竞争态势,在某种程度上可能对中国的北极战略形成竞争甚至威胁。但是,莫迪政府的北极政策和行为也面临自身实力不足、北极伙伴关系脆弱和地缘政治格局复杂等不确定因素的掣肘和影响。

From the perspective of the prestige motivation theory,the analysis focuses on the spiritual driving factors behind a country s foreign policy and behavior.Since the Modi government came to power,there has been a heightened focus on India s presence and influence in the Arctic region.The government has actively worked towards strengthening partnerships with Arctic countries,participating in the development of Arctic routes,and expanding scientific research in Arctic ecology and the economy.These actions,driven by prestige motivation,aim to secure India s rights for equal participation in Arctic affairs,build a positive international reputation,and enhance its international status and influence.This,in turn,positions India as a potential leader in Arctic affairs.However,these actions may also contribute to increased great power competition in the Arctic region and generate competition and potential challenges to China s Arctic strategy.It is important to note that the Arctic policy and actions of the Modi government face constraints and effects from factors such as limited capabilities,fragile Arctic partnerships,and the complex geopolitical landscape.