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Aerial view of Egypt's new Octagon military headquarters, a cluster of eight-sided buildings rising from the desert east of Cairo.

Faith & Christianity, Middle East, Military, Opinion

News & Opinion: Military Headquarters of Egypt Becomes the World’s Largest

The new military headquarters of Egypt, called the Octagon, is now the largest military complex on Earth, bigger than the U.S. Pentagon and the size of Lisbon. While Sisi celebrates the fortress, poor Egyptians ask why, and Coptic Christians still wait for protection from persecution amid Turkey drills, Russian missiles, and Israel's cold peace.

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July 6, 2026

Two jets with gray fuselages flying in close formation against a clear sky, one slightly ahead of the other.

Global Security, Middle East, Military

Egypt Turkey Alliance: Why Turkey Is the Bigger Player

The Egypt Turkey alliance just held new joint military exercises. Israel's 2025 defense budget was $48,300 million, Turkey's $30,000 million, and Egypt's only $2,500 million, a striking gap. Washington funds roughly half of Egypt's budget, yet Cairo still explores Russian and Chinese weapons. Two old rivals are now training together.