Hidden Antarctic Secrets - All is Revealed what "they" don't want you to know

 Antarctica, not inhabited or controlled by indigenous countries, is claimed by all but governed under the Antarctic Treaty that puts such claims on hold for joint scientific pursuits.

The 1959 treaty among 12 states envisions the continent to be utilized in a peaceful manner although territorial claims are held in abeyance. In the midst of the test of climate change and the overuse of resources, the future of the treaty after 2048 cannot be assured, particularly with such operators as China stepping up the game. The article conveys the isolation of Antarctica, its ungovernability, and nations' interests hovering above the continent.

- Introduction to the bizarre continent of Antarctica not governed nor inhabited by native populations.

- Introduction to the harsh climate of Antarctica, such as its freezing and strong winds, and very little rainfall, qualifying it as a desert.

- Introduction to the claims of the different nations to parts of Antarctica, echoing its geopolitical relevance.

- Introduction to the geopolitics and history of Antarctica, introduction to the study of the continent more heavily.

- Antarctic history back to the centuries of Aristotle and initial planet geography.

- Challenged yet interesting history of discovery in Antarctica, with multiple persons having proclaimed to be the first to walk upon the landmass.

- Physical composition of Antarctica and the historic labeling of 'Unknown Southern Land'.

- Historic journey by James Cook in 1773, when he voyaged alongside Antarctica but receded due to threatening weather conditions.

- Fret over the battle over being the first to arrive in Antarctica, as there were other explorers competing with claims. 

- Symbolic, indisputable first landing by a Norwegian expedition in history of the world in 1895 and war that broke out on board over whose turn it had been to be first to come there on planet earth.

- Humorous incident of rivalry between two members of a single expedition on the same expedition vessel as to who reached the ground first in Antarctica.

The video does refer to political and territorial interests in Antarctica but very briefly, particularly as regards country claims previously and building stations as a means of claiming the continent.

- Nazi Germany's territorial claim in Antarctica areas involved dropping Swastikas, an initial territorial interest.

- The United States demystified its position on Antarctic claims of territory where discovery does not necessarily mean ownership without permanent settlement.

- Nations, after World War II, started making their claims more aggressively by setting up permanent research stations in Antarctica.

- Australia and Argentina constructed big research stations on the Antarctic continent, establishing their presence and claims on the continent.

- Research stations became politicized, and there were more than one country's stations being set up very close to each other, and that tells us more about competition than it does about scientific interest.

The video sets up the Cold War geopolitical environment of Antarctica, the creation of the Antarctic Treaty to make the continent a sanctuary of peace and science, and recent territorial claims by other nations.

- Political tensions anxieties in the Cold War climate were created but fortunately did not take place.

- President Eisenhower urged an international treaty to keep Antarctica peaceful in 1958, which resulted in the Antarctic Treaty being signed on December 1, 1959.

- The three fundamental principles established under the Antarctic Treaty were nonmilitarization of the continent, freedom to conduct scientific inquiries, and cooperation in scientific discovery.

- While 12 countries had signed the Treaty, claims over the lands were only put in abeyance temporarily and countries retained the right to hold claims legally.

- Nowadays, claims by countries over Antarctica are only symbolic with the potential that the claims can be huge at the end of the Treaty.

- The film documents the changing role of India in Antarctica, quoting its initial opposition to the Antarctic Treaty and subsequently its activities till date.

- International collaboration between scientists in Antarctica is highlighted.

- India was initially against the Antarctic Treaty as it did not want the continent to be controlled by privileged people.

- India sent its first mission to Antarctica in 1981 headed by Dr. Syed Zahoor Qasim but not as an Antarctic Treaty signatory.

- India was forced by Non-Aligned nations and became a party to the Antarctic Treaty in 1983 and asked for Consultative Party status, which shocked other nations.

- India currently possesses two active research stations in Antarctica, further reinforcing its powerful presence on the continent.

The clip gives the odds of the oil and gas reserves in Antarctica, where drilling is not simple because of treaties and expense, and geopolitical reasons for this odd continent.

- Enormous oil reserves under Antarctica spanning between 19 billion to 500 billion barrels have been proposed in a report.

- Madrid Protocol safeguards Antarctica from the expense of oil drilling and mining at the time deters it from occurring.

- Madrid Protocol was to terminate in 2048 and thus concerns about potential future exploitation unless the Protocol is renewed.

- Resource exploitation around Antarctica for illicit ends continues with calls for new treaties for managing fishing as well as defending the land.

- And then there is the fact that Antarctica exists as a political entity with neither jurisdiction nor government, and one can see the com

plexity of international cooperation.