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The Danger of Egypt's Military Economy

Yezid Sayigh
  • December 09, 2020
Summary:  A new essay collection highlights the negative consequences of the Egyptian military’s heavy involvement in the economy: stunted economic growth, a new ruling class of military officers, and little incentive to enact much-needed reforms.
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