Nevertheless, sultan qaboos cemented his rule by introducing a policy of national unification and assimilating all of oman into an oil. Haithams accession to the throne was very different. The omani model of political legitimacy is intimately linked to qaboos. Oman politics oman politics news, latest oman news.
The metropolitan area spans approximately 3,500 km 2 1,400 sq mi and includes six provinces. Jan, 2020 the oldest independent state in the arab world, oman is one of the more traditional countries in the gulf region and was, until the 1970s. At the time of the coup that brought sultan qaboos to power, however, the. Politics oman is a unitary state and an absolute monarchy, in which all legislative, executive and judiciary power ultimately rests in the hands of the hereditary sultan. Political parties are not allowed in the country and there are no directly elected representatives.
Another valuable reference about omans society snd politics. Although the family has traditionally ruled over all state affairs, the new sultan has been careful to balance tribal, ethnic, and regional interests and as a result he has placed several tribal leaders in the government. Marc valeri the qaboosstate under the test of the omani spring. There is no doubt that studies especially on omans history and the involvement of foreign powers to oman politics provide substantial information and insight for the researchers studying omans. Qaboos has enjoyed wide popularity over his five decades in power, helping to build national cohesion and guiding his country into the modern era. May 05, 2019 oman s balancing act in regional politics may not last. Politics and society in the qaboos state epub, pdf, txt, pdb, rtf, fb2 audiobooks results for oman. Politics and society in the qaboos state free pdf book.
The oldest independent state in the arab world, oman is one of the more traditional countries in the gulf region and was, until the 1970s. Reflect on one topic of particular interest to you that was discussed in. Sultan haitham bin tariq alsaid, cousin of the late sultan qaboos bin said alsaid, who died of illness on 10 january 2020, aged 79. The sultan has cultivated since then his own image as the incarnation of the countrys post1970 renaissance. Politics and society in the qaboos state free pdf book book title. The sultanate of oman and its policy of neutrality towards iran. Located in a strategically important position at the mouth of the persian gulf, the country shares land borders with the united arab. Omans first written constitutional document defining the nature of the state, the system of government and the main features of political life in the. Pdf media and political system in the sultanate of oman. Sultan qaboos, the student of history sultan qaboos emphasis on independence and unity can be seen in the sultanates foreign policy outcomes. Without question the best book available on the contemporary politics of oman.
Oman is an absolute monarchy by male primogeniture. Omans balancing act in regional politics may not last the. The upper house, the majlis addawlah, has 71 members from prominent omani families, who are appointed by the sultan. Politics and society in the qaboos state 9780199333486. Politics and society in the qaboos state by marc valeri pp. Oman, country occupying the southeastern coast of the arabian peninsula at the confluence of the persian gulf and arabian sea. Oman is a monarchy that has been independent since the expulsion of the portuguese in 1650. Policy congressional research service 1 introduction oman is located along the arabian sea, on the southern approaches to the strait of hormuz, across from iran.
Succesion in oman the eurogulf information centre rome. The country ranks fiftyfourth on the undps gender inequality index gii, undp, n. The practice of torture is widespread in oman state penal institutions and has become the state s typical reaction to independent political expression. Hunt2 1centre for international security studies, department of government and international relations, the university of sydney, sydney, nsw, australia. Islam is the dominant religion of oman and virtually all citizens of oman are muslims. Sultan qaboos has three women ministers in his cabinet and omans ambassadors to germany and the united states are both women. Politics and society in the qaboos state by marc valeri isbn. Chief of state and government is the hereditary sultan, qabus ibn sa. Renowned in ancient times for its frankincense and metalworking, oman occupies a strategically important location, for which it has long been a prize for empire builders. A history of modern oman by jeremy jones cambridge core. Oman is a hereditary and absolute monarchy headed by sultan qaboos, who rules by royal decree. The sultanate of oman, the oldest independent state in the arabian peninsula, has a new ruler. January 2020 death of omans longtime leader, sultan qaboos bin said al said, is unlikely to.
With the help of british advisors, sultan qaboos overthrew his father, the ruler of oman, in 1970, yet few expected the new leader to thrive. Since ascending to the throne in 1970, qaboos has transformed oman from. This peninsula commands the strategic strait of hormuz, with the omanuae border consisting of a series of irregular, though roughly horizontal, lines running through mountainous terrain, from the. Part iv state and society in regional and global perspectives. This is a profound examination of the transition within two generations of a country from its tribal roots to a modern and tolerant society based on consensus and acceptance rather than dictation. Faten bushehri assesses the state of bahrain on the eve of its parliamentary. Read ebook online playboy magazine, december 1996 b06xygvjrr free pdf book. But the countrys young population feels less indebted to the ruler, and an increasingly vocal civil society has been complaining about deepseated flaws in the state he built after taking power in 1970. The muscattehran alliance should be understood within the context of omans independent approach to foreign policy matters, led by sultan qaboos bin said, who since taking power in 1970, has managed to strike a balance between the conflicting interests of. Omans balancing act in regional politics may not last. Foundation of the modern state conclusion paper one due on january 12. A comprehensive book divided into eight detailed chapters, it examines, inter alia, the foundations of the modern state, the question of legitimacy, founding conflicts. Sultan qaboos bin said, who overthrew his father in a coup, has ruled the country by royal decree since 1970. The head of state and government is the hereditary sultan, who appoints a cabinet to assist him.
It is based on extensive local research, ties in fully to the other relevant work on the subject, and tells a compelling story in a way that combines lucid thematic analysis with accessible language. It is all based on a solid study of the contrys history and a sequential approach of the other factors that input into the field of study. Oman s first written constitutional document defining the nature of the state, the system of government and the main features of political life in the sultanate. Politics and society in the qaboos state is based on his doctoral dissertation and deals with nation building and political legitimacy in the sultanate of oman since 1970. The sultan of oman is not only the head of state, but also the head of government. Oman in 2019 ranked 80 out of 129 countries in innovation index, which takes into consideration factors, such as, political environment, education, infrastructure and business sophistication. The cultural dimension of a creative society a nation state in sustainable development natural resources and environmental. Politics and society in the qaboos state is based on his doctoral dissertation and deals with nation building and political legitimacy in the sultanate of. The sultanate of oman and its policy of neutrality towards. Omans behindthescenes mediation role in the july 2015 joint comprehensive plan of action.
Except for a brief period of persian rule, omanis have remained independent since expelling the portuguese in 1650. It is strategically placed at the mouth of the gulf at. According to the national centre for statistics and information ncsi, the total population of muscat governorate reached 1. Policy congressional research service summary the sultanate of oman has been a strategic ally of the united states since 1980, when it became the first persian gulf state to sign a formal accord permitting the u. Omaniiranian relations have always followed a path of positive neutrality on many sensitive issues in the gulf region.
Politics and society in the qaboos state by marc valeri. Georgia travers considers the implications of rumors about sultan qaboos health on omani political society. In november 1991, sultan qaboos established the consultative assembly majlis alshura, which replaced the 10yearold state consultative council, in an effort to systematize and broaden public participation in government. A brief survey of the indicators starkly illustrates the contrast. It does not have a constitution, but instead has a basic law or white book that the government views as constitutional. Qaboos bin said 1970, a totally new phase in the social, political, infrastructural. In case of disagreement, qaboos has drawn up a document stating the name of his preferred choice. The northern section of border divides the omani exclave of musandam from the uae emirates of fujairah and ras al khaimah. In the early 1990s, the sultan instituted an elected advisory council, the majlis ashshura, though few omanis were eligible to vote. The prevention of the extinction of the arabian oryx is a subject close to his heart.
Politics and society in the qaboos state, marc valeri. The current sultan, qaboos bin said al said, overthrew his father in a palace coup in 1970 and seized the throne. This peninsula commands the strategic strait of hormuz, with the oman uae border consisting of a series of irregular, though roughly horizontal, lines running through mountainous terrain, from the western persian gulf coast to the. After assuming power, sultan qaboos used oil revenues to institute ambitious plans to. Oman was the first arab state to set up a ministry for the environment, and once every two years, unesco presents an environmental award that is funded by sultan qaboos. Politics and society in the qaboos state file size.
The renaissance narrative and the political settlement in oman. Politics and society in the qaboos state middle east policy. Oman has been ruled by the royal al bu said family since the 18th century. The sultan also serves as the supreme commander of the armed forces, prime minister, and minister of defense, foreign affairs, and finance. Understanding omans foreign policy by leah sherwood. The sultan also serves as the supreme commander of the armed forces, prime minister, and minister of defense, foreign affairs, and. The literature on oman focuses mainly on three areas. This essay, tenth in the series, covers oman, a gulf nation ruled by sultan qaboos bin said since 1970, when he overthrew his own father.
Politics and society in the qaboos state is the best book available on the contemporary politics of oman. Oman has a bicameral legislature, the council of oman, which serves an advisory role to the sultan. Without progeny, in 1996 qaboos amended the basic law, determining that upon his decease his family should choose a male descendant of turki bin said, sultan of muscat and oman from 18711888, as his successor. Even though oman and israel do not enjoy formal diplomatic relations, muscat has. Pdf this volume addresses the historical structures and current dynamics of omans. Pdf media and political system in the sultanate of oman a. Omani society, reflects the diverse backgrounds of the omani. The volume is based on extensive local research, ties in fully to the other relevant work on the subject, and tells a compelling story in a way that combines lucid thematic analysis with accessible language. When sultan qaboos overthrew his father as ruler of the persian gulf state of oman in 1970, with the help of british advisers, few expected him to survive long. Sultan qaboos was an unfamiliar figure to his own people, and oman was a poor country wracked by multiple civil wars. A comprehensive, coherent and informative book about the concurrent omani politics and society. Oman politics, government, and taxation, information about.
Uman, is a country on the southeastern coast of the arabian peninsula in western asia. The muscattehran alliance should be understood within the context of omans independent approach to foreign policy matters, led by sultan qaboos bin said, who since taking power in 1970, has managed to strike a balance between the conflicting. He was unknown to his own population, and the country was poor and plagued by civil wars. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
The nations unique cohesion and stability is largely attributable to the legitimacy of sultan qaboos bin said al busaidi, the longest serving arab ruler still in power. Qaboos bin said al said served as the hereditary leader of the country from 1970 until his death in 2020. Oman politics oman politics news, latest oman news, events. Oman is an absolute monarchy ruled by sultan qaboos bin said al said. Politics and society in the qaboos state middle east. Omans independence is therefore integral to state stability.