Vestnik RUDN. International RelationsVestnik RUDN. International Relations2313-06602313-0679федеральное государственное автономное образовательное учреждение высшего образования «Российский университет дружбы народов имени Патриса Лумумбы» (РУДН)10779Research ArticleOn Geopolitical Situation in the Middle East: Interaction between Regional and Global TrendsSavichevaE MTheory and History of International Relations Chairsavicheva@mail.ruPeoples’ Friendship University of Russia150320143142109092016Copyright © 2014, Savicheva E.M.2014The article considers peculiarities of the political situation in the Middle East (the end of XX - beginning of XXI century), examines the changing balance of power and geopolitical aspirations of different international actors in the region. A special attention is paid to the «Arab spring» and its consequences for the regional international relations.the Middle Eastinternational relationssecuritynational interestscompetitionconflictstruggle for leadership«Arab spring»the Western powersRussiaБлижний Востокмеждународные отношениябезопасностьнациональные интересысоперничествоконфликтыборьба за лидерство«арабская весна»западные державыРоссия