The problem of the Arab ruling elites through the perspective of “modernity of political awareness”

Abstract

The research aims to address the problem of the Arab ruling elites through the perspective of “the modernity of political awareness.”  Which analyzes the challenges and obstacles of formulating an Arab political awareness that is compatible with the spirit of civil modernity.  The researcher starts analyzing this problem from the concept of driving for free.  It is a problem that arises when individuals benefit from a public good without contributing to its provision.  That is, the ruling elites benefit from the advantages of the state and power without awareness, responsibility, or participation with the masses.  The researcher used the descriptive analytical method.  He reached the conclusion that it is not possible to formulate a new awareness, according to the patterns of Western modernity, given the fear of the active elites to reform their fundamentalism and address their narcissism, and that they only introduce change within the framework of what guarantees them free leadership without reforming the awareness of the masses, or making them a participating party in the process.  Authority, as it deals with them as tools, thinks itself in an existential struggle according to the Marxist proposition.  The researcher recommends truly activating the role of civil society, educational institutions, and opinion leaders in effectively reforming the public’s awareness based on criticizing them, and taking responsibility for their actions in choosing leaders.