This is merely an attempt to connect some dots.
1) The military is a much beloved and respected institution in Egypt (at least so it seems from my research). We basically fund their military; at least 3/4 of the aid we send to Egypt each year goes to the military. ($1.5B approx)
2) It seems Egypt prides itself on being a more modern state than some of its neighbors, less prone to reactive gestures.
3) Tourism is an emormous money-maker for the country. Where do a great many of those tourists come from?
4) Your guess is as good as mine!
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1510 Mohamed Mahmud Sami, a political prisoner held at Cairo’s Abu Zaabal prison for the past 17 years, tells BBC Arabic: “Around 120 prisoners have taken control of this ward, the security forces are trying to storm in, but we can see that the soldiers are reluctant to fire at us, as if they want to side with the revolting people of Egypt.”
” 1) The military is a much beloved and respected institution in Egypt (at least so it seems from my research). We basically fund their military; at least 3/4 of the aid we send to Egypt each year goes to the military. ($1.5B approx) “
Mom, I wouldn’t put too much weight on your #1 - history is replete with Militaries that we’ve lavished training and equipment on, who have, if not turned on us, at least been inconsistent ‘friends’...
Pakistan is one example that comes readily to mind....
You are correct, SE Mom, I am guessing.