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Will Egyptian parliament cut into the military's profit margin?

The Egyptian army’s strength may hinder any attempt at limiting its economic activities.

Rania Rabeaa Elabd
Rania Rabeaa Elabd
Mar 31, 2016
A general view of narrow houses and factories in Cairo May 22, 2014. Days before a presidential election he seems certain to win, Abdel Fattah al-Sisi released a detailed, colour-coded rendering of "The Map of the Future", designed to reassure Egyptians he is serious about attracting investment in their battered economy. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh (EGYPT - Tags: CITYSCAPE POLITICS ELECTIONS BUSINESS) - RTR3QEKP
Narrow houses and numerous factories dominate the skyline in downtown Cairo, May 22, 2014. The Egyptian Armed Forces are a major economic player in the country, controlling 35-45% of economic activity by some estimates. — REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh

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