analysis of the phenomenon of quacks and soothsayers in Lebanon

"“The Lebanese live in a country where the political situation is unpredictable and where the future of the country itself is uncertain,” she said. “When people don’t have faith in the safety net of social institutions, they turn to these clairvoyants to find out what happens next.”"  Wait: so non-Lebanese live in countries where the political situation is predictable and where the future of the country is certain? Please, explain that one to me.  The logic is escaping me badly.