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Nov 2024

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#192 Coup d'état in Egypt

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In today’s episode, we’re looking at one of the major political events in Egypt’s modern history—the coup d'état of 2013. This event not only reshaped Egypt’s government but also had significant repercussions for the entire region, marking a turning point in the aftermath of the Arab Spring..

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