Authoritarian regimes like Egypt focus on maintaining their power and control when it comes to national security. Since the military coup in 2013, President Sisi has used national security as an excuse to address political, economic, and social issues. The regime's priority is to protect its own authority, even if it goes against the country's best interests. The military's involvement in politics and the economy has harmed national security. Human rights violations are justified under the guise of national security.