{"product_id":"oman-political-development-in-a-changing-world-9780275961442","title":"Oman: Political Development in a Changing World","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Carol J. Riphenburg\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Praeger Publishers\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Praeger Publishers\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Political Economy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Sultanate of Oman overlooks one of the most strategic waterways in the Middle East: the Strait of Hormuz. Sharing the guardianship of the Strait with Iran, Oman's position is of key importance to the security of the entire Gulf, which holds a large portion of the world's oil resources. In a 1970 palace coup, Sultan Qaboos ibn Sa'id overthrew the repressive and reclusive rule of his father and embarked on a program of modernization. Oman became one of the success stories of the developing world, instituting a modern educational system, creating a modern infrastructure, becoming an oil exporter, and constucting an elaborate social welfare system. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eToday the country faces a host of challenges. Oman cannot defend itself from hostile neighbors without assistance. Restructuring Omani society and the economy present even greater difficulties. Moreover, change must occur at a time when Islamic movements pose a significant political threat, and oil income is not sufficient to meet the country's social and economic needs. Professor Riphenburg has provided a survey that will be invaluable to all students and researchers of the modern Middle East.","brand":"Praeger Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":45085551493271,"sku":"9780275961442","price":9552.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9780275961442.webp?v=1767265191","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/oman-political-development-in-a-changing-world-9780275961442","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}