Current issues in the theory and practice of legal regulation policy of Arctic states policy in the Arctic Region

The presented article examines the current problems and directions for development of the legal regulation policy of Arctic Region states policy in the Arctic area, which represents a macro-region of geopolitical, defense, economic, environmental, legal and scientific interests. The purpose of the study is to analyze the main features and problems of the political, legal and economic regime of the Arctic, which are directly influenced by the national interests of the Arctic states, including the Russian Federation. The authors consider an influence of national interests of the Arctic states on legal regime in the Arctic area, and also study the features of policies of these countries in the Arctic zone. Particular attention is paid to policies and strategic interests of the Russian Federation in this region, which determine national and international legal regulation. One of the main problematic issues is to simultaneously ensure compliance with national interests of the Arctic states and mutually beneficial international cooperation between them. The Arctic is a region of strategic interests, but in recent years it has become a region of confrontation and rivalry. There is an unconstructive policy of a number of Arctic states regarding participation and compliance with the interests of the Russian Federation in international institutions and organizations. Reasonable agreements and compromises are needed that take into account the interests of our country, as stated in international agreements, which should ensure the absence of disputes and conflicts in development of the Arctic.