What the 'Octagon' means for Egypt’s military regime | DW News

Egypt just built the largest defense complex on Earth, called The Octagon. While the government calls it a futuristic hub for national security, critics argue it's multi-billion dollar fortress built to insulate the ruling elite from its own citizens. As Egypt's military expands its grip on society, ordinary Egyptians are facing historic inflation, poverty, and a collapsing currency.

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Chapters: 00:00 The World's largest military complex 01:00 Insulating the regime from the public 02:36 Egypt's military is a major economic player 04:10 The reality of Egypt's economic collapse 05:50 Engineered to prevent another uprising? 07:20 Powerful or penniless? Egypt's global bailout paradox

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