For the sake of megaregion safety

Abstract

Complexity and singularity of the problems in the Arctic Region are considered by the author in the article. The Arctic Region strategic role in general safety, higher vulnerability of the natural environment, presence of large natural resources reserves, uniqueness of ethnic groups residing there, defense, scientific and ecological importance for the countries of the region and the whole planet dictate the need for coordinated actions by all the states concerned. The author considered in detail large experience of international cooperation in the Arctic Region and its significance amid modern trends towards globalization, which place all-time complex problems in the face of the international community.