THE RESOURCES POTENTIAL OF THE ARCTIC REGION
World demand for fuel and other minerals is growing along with the economic growth and development. A significant share of this demand is associated with the natural resources that are mined in the Arctic. Over the vast territory of the Arctic region are located large oil and gas fields. There is substantial mining of metals and other mineral resources that are of strategic importance within the global economy. The article presented the resource potential assessment in the Arctic and concluded on its significance for the actualization of the region in the world politics.