Аннотация:Abstract: The article raises a number of topical problems and offers an originalexplanation of their nature. This opens up new opportunities to overcome suchproblems in the context of globalisation through cultural and civilisationalpolicy of different states, including Russia. In this context, special attention ispaid to cultural and civilisational foundations of social systems. The authoranalyses conditions, when differences in the cultural and civilisationaldevelopment of various societies become detonators of social instability and‘colour revolutions’. The article offers a fresh vision of international sanctionsas of an alternative to military confrontation, and an opportunity to overcomeproblems peacefully.