Epstein Files Between International Politics and the Middle East: An Analytical Study of Networks, Influence, and Geopolitical Implications

This research provides an interdisciplinary analysis of an international case that has been intensely scrutinized in the international media. It is described as an introduction to understanding the interaction between specific networks, political communication and media discourse within the framework of international relations, with a focus on how it is received and reinterpreted in the Arab context. Furthermore, more than a descriptive, event-based approach is required to construct a synthetic analytical framework that integrates geopolitical analysis, political communication theory, media framing, and digital information dynamics. Thus, it enables one to understand the mechanisms of production, transmission and reconfiguration of global narratives within regional spaces.The study used a qualitative approach based on discourse analysis and theoretical frameworks based on scientific literature in international relations, media studies and political communication. It focused on three interrelated themes: First, the symbolic geopolitical dimension of international issues and their role in shaping perceptions of global power and influence. Secondly, the structural role of traditional and digital media in setting the agenda and creating interpretive frameworks. Third, the interaction of Arab formal and informal political discourse with these narratives in local political and cultural contexts. The results revealed that global affairs became arenas for deliberation with media resonance, where symbolic power, media influence and geopolitical perception overlapped. Media systems played an important role in shaping patterns of interpretation, while digital spaces helped accelerate the spread of narratives and strengthen information polarization. In addition, the study reveals that the reception of these issues within the Arab countries is impacted by the media structure and political systems and historical experiences which results in hybrid interpretative approaches that combine global information flows with regional priorities. Therefore, it concludes that understanding the political and communicative influence of transnational cases requires adopting an integrated analytical model which combines geopolitical, informational, and socio-cultural dimensions. Thereby, it contributes to the promotion of multidisciplinary approaches within the field of international relations and providing a deeper framework for interpreting the dynamics of modern international politics.