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The role of Sultan Qaboos bin Said in the formation and implementation of Oman’s foreign policy
- Authors: Akhmedova N.S.1, Al-Yafai A.S.1
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- Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University)
- Issue: Vol 14, No 2 (2022)
- Pages: 189-196
- Section: Modern World
- URL: https://journals.rudn.ru/world-history/article/view/30933
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.22363/2312-8127-2022-14-2-189-196
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The article analyzes the role of Sultan Qaboos bin Said in the development and implementation of Oman’s foreign policy strategy. Having come to power in 1970 and remained on the throne for almost half a century, this wise and far-sighted ruler not only brought his country out of poverty and backwardness, but also turned it into one of the most successful and stable states in the Middle East. His foreign policy was aimed at enhancing the international prestige of the Sultanate and strengthening its influence in the region. The Omani diplomatic school, founded by Qaboos bin Said and based on political pragmatism and realism, moderate openness, caution and flexibility, demonstrates its effectiveness and professionalism.
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Nigina S. Akhmedova
Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University)
Email: akhmedova.de@gmail.com
student of the Department of Theory and History of International Relations (Foreign Regional Studies) 6 Miklukho-Maklay St, Moscow, Russia, 117198
Ali Salih Al-Yafai
Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University)
Author for correspondence.
Email: alyafai.ali@hotmail.com
postgraduate student, Department of Theory and History of International Relations 6 Miklukho-Maklay St, Moscow, Russia, 117198
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