What are examples of Stratocracy?

Answer 1

Although there are probably many, Egypt is the most obvious. The SCAF, or the Supreme Council of Armed Forces, has undoubtedly been the ruling force for the past decade in Egypt. Many wonder why soldiers of the army waited patiently on the outskirts of Tahrir Square while violence escalated last February. It is because they simply did not mind if Mubarak continued to hold power or not; they will continue to be apathetic towards political issues as long as they are the ones who truly hold the local power throughout Egypt. Since Mubarak stepped down, about 12,000 people have been detained and tortured. Some who have been released, due to their status as students, report that SCAF officials mocked them, saying that whoever wins the next election (planned for early June, 2012) will still be their puppet.

Answer 2

Some examples of stratocracy include ancient Sparta, where military leaders held significant political power, and Myanmar (formerly known as Burma), which was under military rule for several decades. Another example is North Korea, where the Supreme Leader is also the head of the military and holds ultimate authority.