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<article xmlns:ali="http://www.niso.org/schemas/ali/1.0/" xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" article-type="research-article" dtd-version="1.2" xml:lang="ru"><front><journal-meta><journal-id journal-id-type="publisher-id">kaspy</journal-id><journal-title-group><journal-title xml:lang="ru">THE CASPIAN REGION: politics, economics, culture</journal-title></journal-title-group><issn publication-format="electronic" /><issn publication-format="print">1818-510X</issn><publisher><publisher-name xml:lang="ru">Астраханский государственный университет им. В. Н. Татищева</publisher-name></publisher></journal-meta><article-meta><article-id pub-id-type="publisher-id">2575</article-id><article-id pub-id-type="doi">10.54398/1818-510X.2026.86.1.010</article-id><article-id pub-id-type="udс">323.26</article-id><title-group xml:lang="ru"><article-title>Civil society as a factor in resolving regional conflicts</article-title></title-group><title-group xml:lang="en"><article-title>Civil society as a factor in resolving regional conflicts</article-title></title-group><contrib-group><contrib contrib-type="author"><contrib-id contrib-id-type="orcid">https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6561-9064</contrib-id><name-alternatives><name xml:lang="ru"><surname>Abdokova</surname><given-names>Larisa Z.</given-names></name><name xml:lang="en"><surname>Abdokova</surname><given-names>Larisa Z.</given-names></name></name-alternatives><email>abdokova_lz@mail.ru</email><xref ref-type="aff" rid="aff4284" /></contrib></contrib-group><aff-alternatives id="aff4284"><aff><institution xml:lang="ru">Karachay-Cherkess Republican Institute for Advanced Training of Educational  Workers</institution></aff><aff><institution xml:lang="en">Karachay-Cherkess Republican Institute for Advanced Training of Educational  Workers</institution></aff></aff-alternatives><pub-date date-type="pub" /><pub-date date-type="pub" iso-8601-date="2026-04-03"><day>03</day><month>04</month><year>2026</year></pub-date><issue>1</issue><fpage>114</fpage><lpage>122</lpage><history><date date-type="received"><day>16</day><month>11</month><year>2025</year></date><date date-type="accepted"><day>29</day><month>12</month><year>2025</year></date></history><self-uri xlink:href="https://kaspy.asu-edu.ru/en/archive/2026/issue/1/article/2575">https://kaspy.asu-edu.ru/en/archive/2026/issue/1/article/2575</self-uri><self-uri xlink:href="https://kaspy.asu-edu.ru/storage/kaspy/archive/1(86)/114-122.pdf" content-type="pdf">https://kaspy.asu-edu.ru/storage/kaspy/archive/1(86)/114-122.pdf</self-uri><abstract xml:lang="ru"><p>This article provides a comprehensive study. It examines the role of civil society in settling regional conflicts. The author views modern civil society as a complex network. This network consists of autonomous relations. It can directly influence the socio-political situation. The work presents a typology of regional conflicts. They are categorized by seven key criteria. This allows for a systematic analysis of their nature and dynamics. Special attention is given to the institutional structure of civil society. Its specific functions in conflict situations are also analyzed. The study identifies three key roles for civil society. These are mediation and compromise, education, and consolidation. The author proves that during conflicts, the mobilization potential of civil society grows significantly. This makes it an important actor in de-escalation processes. The practical significance of the work is supported by recommendations. These recommendations aim to improve the effectiveness of civil society in conflicts. They include developing inter-regional networks, implementing conflict-management mechanisms, and using media resources wisely. The conclusion justifies a key thesis. Partnership between the state and civil society is necessary. This partnership is essential for achieving sustainable peace in the regions.</p></abstract><abstract xml:lang="en"><p>This article provides a comprehensive study. It examines the role of civil society in settling regional conflicts. The author views modern civil society as a complex network. This network consists of autonomous relations. It can directly influence the socio-political situation. The work presents a typology of regional conflicts. They are categorized by seven key criteria. This allows for a systematic analysis of their nature and dynamics. Special attention is given to the institutional structure of civil society. Its specific functions in conflict situations are also analyzed. The study identifies three key roles for civil society. These are mediation and compromise, education, and consolidation. The author proves that during conflicts, the mobilization potential of civil society grows significantly. This makes it an important actor in de-escalation processes. The practical significance of the work is supported by recommendations. These recommendations aim to improve the effectiveness of civil society in conflicts. They include developing inter-regional networks, implementing conflict-management mechanisms, and using media resources wisely. The conclusion justifies a key thesis. Partnership between the state and civil society is necessary. 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