The Foundation, Development and Future of the Omani Rentier State: From the Dhofar War to Vision 2040

Modern Oman’s continuation is uncertain after the death of its founder Qaboos bin Said (1970-2020). Amid isolationism and civil war, Qaboos drew on oil wealth to unite the state and found a modern welfare nation on the typical rentier model. At the same time, 1995 saw Qaboos announce Vision 2020 (la...

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Main Authors: Nicolai Due-Gundersen, Francis Owtram
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centre Français d’Archéologie et de Sciences Sociales de Sanaa
Series:Arabian Humanities
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Online Access:https://journals.openedition.org/cy/8328

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