Chaos followed in its wake from "summary" of A Rage for Order by Robert F. Worth
The Arab Spring had promised a new dawn of democracy and freedom for the people of the Middle East. However, the reality was far from the idealistic visions that had inspired millions to take to the streets in protest. As the authoritarian regimes crumbled, chaos quickly filled the void left behind. In Egypt, the ousting of President Hosni Mubarak in 2011 was supposed to herald a new era of democracy. Instead, the country descended into a state of lawlessness and uncertainty. Political factions vied for power, while the economy spiraled into chaos. The hopes of the revolutionaries were dashed as violence and repression once again became the norm. In Libya, the fall of Muammar Gaddafi led to a power vacuum that was quickly filled by rival militias and terrorist groups. The country became a breeding ground for extremism and violence, with ordinary citi...
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