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Oman - Political Development in a Changing World (Hardcover, New)
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Oman - Political Development in a Changing World (Hardcover, New)
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The Sultanate of Oman overlooks one of the most strategic waterways
in the Middle East: the Strait of Hormuz. Sharing the guardianship
of the Strait with Iran, Oman's position is of key importance to
the security of the entire Gulf, which holds a large portion of the
world's oil resources. In a 1970 palace coup, Sultan Qaboos ibn
Sa'id overthrew the repressive and reclusive rule of his father and
embarked on a program of modernization. Oman became one of the
success stories of the developing world, instituting a modern
educational system, creating a modern infrastructure, becoming an
oil exporter, and constucting an elaborate social welfare system.
Today the country faces a host of challenges. Oman cannot defend
itself from hostile neighbors without assistance. Restructuring
Omani society and the economy present even greater difficulties.
Moreover, change must occur at a time when Islamic movements pose a
significant political threat, and oil income is not sufficient to
meet the country's social and economic needs. Professor Riphenburg
has provided a survey that will be invaluable to all students and
researchers of the modern Middle East.
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