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Title: Oman: Economic, social and strategic developments

Abstract

Oman is an important country for the West, both as an oil exporter and as a key ally strategically placed at the entrance to the Arab Gulf. This book provides an overview of recent economic, social and political developments in Oman. It begins by outlining the historical and geographical background, emphasising in particular the problems of geography and tribalism and the impact of the war against Marxist insurgents in Dhofar. It considers economic developments, both in the oil and non-oil sectors, and Oman's contribution to economic co-operation and integration in the region. It examines strategic developments, particularly Oman's relations with the United States, addressing the key question of how close an alliance between Oman and the US is likely and showing how this is influenced by internal politics in Oman. It also explores educational and cultural issues.

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OSTI Identifier:
6344199
Resource Type:
Book
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY AND ECONOMY; 02 PETROLEUM; OMAN; ECONOMIC GROWTH; ENERGY POLICY; FOREIGN POLICY; PETROLEUM INDUSTRY; ECONOMIC ANALYSIS; AGRICULTURE; ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT; EDUCATION; GEOGRAPHY; HISTORICAL ASPECTS; INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION; MILITARY STRATEGY; NATIONAL SECURITY; OAPEC; POLITICAL ASPECTS; SOCIO-ECONOMIC FACTORS; USA; ASIA; COOPERATION; DEVELOPING COUNTRIES; ECONOMICS; GOVERNMENT POLICIES; INDUSTRY; INSTITUTIONAL FACTORS; INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS; MIDDLE EAST; NORTH AMERICA; OIL-EXPORTING COUNTRIES; SECURITY; 294002* - Energy Planning & Policy- Petroleum; 293000 - Energy Planning & Policy- Policy, Legislation, & Regulation; 290200 - Energy Planning & Policy- Economics & Sociology; 020700 - Petroleum- Economics, Industrial, & Business Aspects

Citation Formats

Pridham, B R. Oman: Economic, social and strategic developments. United States: N. p., 1986. Web.
Pridham, B R. Oman: Economic, social and strategic developments. United States.
Pridham, B R. 1986. "Oman: Economic, social and strategic developments". United States.
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