Raheem H. Political processes in the Middle East in the light of Western and Arab media

The paper summarizes the available information sources and outlined the range of scientific approaches in the light of political processes in the Middle East in the western and Arab media. Determined by the evolution of the geopolitical approach to the borders of the region, its role in the world after the Second World War. The problems of improving the impact of media on public opinion, interactivity government and civil society, in the context of globalization and informatization are considered. Notes the leading role media discourse in the interpretation of political events and processes. Specificity of the Arab media, their role and importance in the formation of the Muslim and Arab identity are analyzed.