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
All over the middle east governments spend untold fortunes on mind boggling vanity projects while avoiding investment in human capital ( education, health care etc). What a wasted opportunity
Is the Octagon a symbol of regional strength, or a desperate multi-billion dollar shield against the threat of another uprising?
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So its like a powder keg