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

Abstract

The Sultanate of Oman, a long-time strategic U.S. ally in the Persian Gulf, allowed U.S. access to its military facilities long before the 1990 Persian Gulf crisis. It hosted U.S. forces participating in recent major combat operations in Afghanistan and Iraq. Sultan Qaboos has been slowly opening the political process while trying to manage an economy that lacks vast oil reserves. Sections focus on defense and security ties, including cooperation with U.S. war efforts and the war on terrorism, Oman's military capabilities, and U.S. security assistance; democratization and human rights, particularly with regard to women, religion, and the mass media; regional relations; and economic and trade issues. This report will be updated periodically. See also CRS Report RL31533, "The Persian Gulf: Issues for U.S. Policy, 2004."

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 28, 2005
Accession Number
ADA474886

Entities

People

  • Kenneth Katzman

Organizations

  • Library of Congress

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Afghanistan Conflict
  • Agreements
  • Air Force
  • Combat Operations
  • Department Of State
  • Elections
  • Governments
  • Iraqi-War
  • Law
  • Military Education
  • Military Facilities
  • Persian Gulf
  • Petroleum
  • Security
  • United States
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Economics
  • Nuclear Non-Proliferation and International Security
  • Political Violence and Terrorism Studies.