№2, 2015 Civil Society and Foreign PolicyThe scope of influence exerted by the civil society on formation of the state’s foreign policy is considered. In order to avoid the internal complications, the state is proved to encourage various civil society organizations to resolve international issues having ‘low’ political content. However, in the sphere of ‘high’ policy the state is almost always acts as a unique player.
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