THE IMPACT OF THE ARAB SPRING ON THE BALANCE OF POWER IN THE MIDDLE EAST

Abstract

In 2011-2012, revolutionary events took place in the countries of the Middle East and North Africa, which significantly changed the balance of power in the region. As a result of the revolutions, new political regimes were created in many countries, the result of which was a change in the foreign policy of these countries. Since the beginning of 2011, the political regimes of some states of the Arab world have begun to undergo changes by force. The crisis in the domestic state due to revolutionary political transformation the risks of escalation, as well as the intervention of foreign states and international organizations, have increased the relevance of studying the parameters of the "Arab Spring" revolution.

The article provides clear data on the expansion of Russian and American influence in the Middle East, the fact that China suffered huge economic losses, China was unable to protect its interests in the region due to the lack of effective political and military means