Introduction


The political and scientific interest in "the theme opinions
Arab public "is quite new. It reflects various concerns,
subject to multiple uses and often contradictory. Firstly, it
theme expresses "concern" against the general inability of governments
Arabs to manage public opinion, including the most radical fringes.
The organization of free and competitive elections in Arab countries,
accordance with the "démocratisatrice mission" of the U.S. government
(especially the Bush administration) means the removal from power or
weakening of allied Arab governments of the United States in favor of the forces
opposed to the U.S. presence in the Middle East 1. But the argument
Public opinion is also held up by various political actors who
are often contradictory in practice. However, this recent claim
to speak on behalf of two people to have "the street with you," to require or accept
Arbitration polls shows how the concept of public opinion
become central in the Arab political debate today.