Assessment of the scientific development of the topic "International Legal Regime of Shipping in the Arctic Region". Current problems and ways to address them

The aim of this research is to assess the current state of scientific elaboration on the topic of "International Legal Regime of Navigation in the Arctic Region" by highlighting and evaluating significant scientific works in this field to identify relevant issues in legal regulation and seek ways to address them. The subject of this publication encompasses not only scientific works by Russian authors but also contributions from foreign countries, both from Arctic and non-Arctic states. Special attention is given to the assessment of the current state and prospects of the legal regime for constructing marine infrastructure in the Arctic and developing communication; analyzing the legal aspects of environmental protection, including the necessity of involving the nuclear industry in the implementation of navigation; issues related to the protection of underwater cultural heritage in areas traversed by vessels in the Arctic region; and studying the level of development of an interdisciplinary approach and models for the development of the Arctic, taking this approach into account. The methodology of the article includes general scientific, specific legal, empirical, and analytical methods. Systematic analysis examines the legal regime of Arctic navigation, formal-logical method explores the structure of norms and gaps in legislation, comparative-legal method compares legislation. Historical-legal and modeling techniques help to study the genesis and propose solutions. As a result of this research, the existence of a number of unresolved legal issues has been demonstrated, caused both by insufficient legal regulation and the presence of gaps in applicable international legal sources, with the reviewed scientific publications not providing a corresponding assessment of these issues, especially those related to the regulation of international maritime navigation in the Arctic region. The results of the research can be used by specialists studying international legal regulation issues in the Arctic. The Arctic is a region of collaborative activity among specialists from various fields, where a significant role should currently be assigned to experts in international legal regulation, with the aim of creating a solid legal foundation that ensures the sustainable development of the region.