RUDN Journal of Studies in Literature and JournalismRUDN Journal of Studies in Literature and Journalism2312-92202312-9247Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba (RUDN University)13318Research ArticleCOVERAGE OF THE «ARAB SPRING» CHANNEL «AL JAZEERA»GrabelnikovA A-DerghamiAmine-Peoples Friendship University of Russia150220152758017092016Copyright © 2015,2015The features of the use of media in political conflicts, and wars of national interests of states. In particular, to analyze the position and role of the TV channel «Al Jazeera» in covering the events of the «Arab Spring». The authors notes that in the context of contemporary world politics global public opinion is formed basically most influential mass media owned by large corporations.Al-Jazeerathe Arabic TVArab satellite channelsArab SpringMiddle EastАль-Джазираарабское телевидениеарабские спутниковые телеканалы«араб- ская весна»Ближний Восток