Description |
1 online resource (v, 30 pages) : map |
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Carnegie paper |
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Working papers (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace)
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Contents |
Introduction -- The foundations of contemporary Oman -- Deep-seated issues -- Breaking the fear barrier -- The regime reacts -- Limited institutional concessions -- Continuing unrest -- The regional context -- The need to open a new chapter -- Conclusion |
Summary |
"The uncertain health of the sultan of Oman has heightened concern about the future of the country, the most personalized of all Gulf monarchies. Many Omanis have long equated the country with its ruler, Qaboos bin Said Al Said, who won their loyalty by building up a state and a national identity centered on himself. However, amid mounting popular frustration, criticism of Qaboos has emerged, as has anxiety about what will follow his reign. There are several measures the regime can undertake to avoid further unrest |
Notes |
"January 2015." |
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Series from resource home page |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 27-30) |
Notes |
Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (Carnegie, viewed January 29, 2015) |
Subject |
Heads of state -- Succession -- Oman
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Heads of state -- Succession.
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Politics and government.
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SUBJECT |
Oman -- Politics and government -- 21st century
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Subject |
Oman.
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Form |
Electronic book
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Author |
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, publisher.
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