Abstract
Oman’s geostrategic location, its extensive maritime history, and its particular blend of religious and societal attitudes have, to a considerable extent, shaped the sultanate’s relationships with other countries, both within the Gulf region and beyond. Viewed through the lens of history and culture, the independent foreign policy forged during the reign of Sultan Qaboos bin Said is wholly consistent with Oman’s past.
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Funsch, L.P. (2015). Foreign Relations: A Policy of Mutual Respect. In: Oman Reborn. Palgrave Macmillan, New York. https://doi.org/10.1057/9781137502018_7
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