Which statement from the passage addresses an event that could take place in the future?

A. After the fall of the Roman Empire , Egypt became part of a series of Muslim empires , including the Ottoman Empire .

B. Today, Egypt is an independent republic with its own constitution and elected leaders.
C. However, some modern observers worry that powerful military leaders have seized too much power in the country .

D. It is possible that Egypt will become an autocratic state if these leaders continue to grow more powerful .