Oman: Politics, Security, and U.S. Policy

Abstract

The Sultanate of Oman has been a strategic partner of the United States since 1980, when it became the first Persian Gulf state to sign a formal accord permitting the U.S. military to use its facilities. Oman has hosted U.S. forces during every U.S. military operation in the region since then, and it is a partner in U.S. efforts to counter terrorist groups and other regional threats. In January 2020, Oman's longtime leader, Sultan Qaboos bin Sa'id Al Said, passed away and was succeeded by Haythim bin Tariq Al Said, a cousin selected by Oman's royal family immediately upon Qaboos's death. Sultan Haythim espouses policies similar to those of Qaboos and has not altered U.S.-Oman ties or Oman's regional policies.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 19, 2021
Accession Number
AD1139935

Entities

People

  • Kenneth Katzman
  • Sarah Collins

Organizations

  • Congressional Research Service

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  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • Counter WMD
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Space

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  • Afghanistan Conflict
  • Agreements
  • Commerce
  • Congress
  • Counterterrorism
  • Department Of State
  • Domestic Violence
  • Employment
  • Families (Human)
  • Governments
  • Labor Unions
  • Law
  • National Politics
  • National Security
  • Societies
  • Terrorism
  • United States

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  • Political Violence and Terrorism Studies.