Economic policies and building societal security in the Arab region : a case study of Algeria

Abstract EN

This research paper takes a small step towards understanding the problematic relationship between political economy and societal security in the Arab world and in particular in Algeria as a case study.

the researcher provides a general presentation of the state of societal security in the face of economic policies and the situation of the state, with social changes and demands for reform.

the economic factor may play a pivotal role in the behavior of social groups and in directing public opinion with regard to support and opposition.

the important dimension in all of this is the importance of the economic factor in protecting and enhancing societal security.

therefore, to search for answers and arguments to help understand and evaluate the causes that address the problem, the following variables of societal security will be dealt with : the economic and political dimensions of the state, the behavior of the political system, and the use of oil revenues in the political economy.

the study will depend on the concept of societal security and the dilemma of inclusion and authoritarianism.

the position of the political system will be analyzed in light of the decline in oil prices and the reactions of individuals.