How does a third world country like Egypt have a strong army?

Because Egypt isn't the war-torn and politically weak country you think it is. By definition, a "third world" country is a neutral country. The term came to life during the Cold War, when countries neither aligned with NATO or the Soviet Union (the Communist Bloc) were dubbed Third World nations. read more

By definition, a "third world" country is a neutral country. The term came to life during the Cold War, when countries neither aligned with NATO or the Soviet Union (the Communist Bloc) were dubbed Third World nations. read more

Once a rich empire, Egypt emerged poor from Britishoccupation, and is still struggling to regain its once great power.Recent international and civil conflicts have had a significantimpact on Egypt, leading it to be labelled as a Third World, not aFirst World country. read more