The Arab Spring was about standing up to the oppressive regimes. This might be why they referred to as "the high point in positivity". But as you noted, this in

The Arab Spring was about standing up to the oppressive regimes. This might be why they referred to as "the high point in positivity". But as you noted, this in turn created a massive power vacuum followed by seemingly endless chaos and instability in the region. However, most people are ignorant of it because it's seldom discussed in the media. Why it's not discussed in the media then becomes a political debate.