King Saul was obedient at the beginning but when he got into the position of power he allowed it take over him beliving he was the one in control and he forgot that it was God that put him there.
This story is common to many people in position of power. Before they attain that position they potray a meek a lowly nature but as soon as they get into the position of authority they allow the power that was given to them to take over them
It is indeed a common problem in the world today. People let power control, instead of the other way around. I like the way you tied the story to current world conditions.