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In wrapping up this intricate tapestry of claims, disputes, and future prospects for Antarctica, one finds a compelling narrative of nations wrestling not just for land, but also for the natural resources and strategic advantages that lie beneath it. As the world approaches the 2048 deadline and the potential reevaluation of sovereignty in Antarctica looms, the icy battleground could swiftly transform into the stage of a new geopolitical cold war.