Civil wars erupted from "summary" of A Rage for Order by Robert F. Worth
The Arab uprisings of 2011 sparked a wave of hope and excitement across the region. People believed they were on the brink of a new era of democracy and freedom. However, this optimism quickly turned to despair as governments cracked down on protesters with extreme violence. In Syria, a peaceful uprising descended into a brutal civil war that would drag on for years. The conflict in Syria quickly spiraled out of control as various factions vied for power. The government, led by President Bashar al-Assad, unleashed a wave of violence against its own people, leading to the deaths of hundreds of thousands and the displacement of millions more. Rebel groups, fueled by anger and desperation, took up arms against the regime, further plunging the country into chaos. As the war in Syria raged on, neighboring countries were drawn into the conflict. Turkey, Iran, and Saudi Arabia all supported different factions, further destabilizing the region. The rise of extremist groups like IS...
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