 The dynamics governing the relation between the state and civil society has remained broadly similar over the past few hundred years for Egypt.The army has become so powerful that only the army can scrutinise the army's budget.The parliament elected at the end of 2015 lacks any constitutional authority to control or examine the Army's expenditure 
It has been argued that during the current period of unrest in the region, the military's increasing intervention within the state is necessary for stability.