Five years since the first wave of uprisings in 2011, the euphoria of the 'Arab Spring' has given way to political polarisation, counter-revolutionary backlash and a descent into mayhem and war. In this sequel to his landmark exploration of the Arab uprisings, 'The People Want', Gilbert Achcar argues that the regional revolutionary process is far from ending and that the symptoms and causes of instability are actually worsening. With a focus on Syria and Egypt, Achar assesses the present stage of the revolutionary process and outlines the reasons why radical and sustainable political change has so far failed in the region.