Open AccessThe role of Sultan Qaboos bin Said in the formation and implementation of Oman’s foreign policy
Author(s) -
Nigina Sukhbatovna Akhmedova,
Ali Salih Al-Yafai
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
vestnik rossijskogo universiteta družby narodov. seriâ vseobŝaâ istoriâ
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2312-833X
pISSN - 2312-8127
DOI - 10.22363/2312-8127-2022-14-2-189-196
Subject(s) - backwardness , ruler , foreign policy , prestige , openness to experience , political science , realism , politics , power (physics) , flexibility (engineering) , political economy , sociology , psychology , economic growth , law , management , economics , social psychology , philosophy , epistemology , linguistics , physics , quantum mechanics
The article analyzes the role of Sultan Qaboos bin Said in the development and implementation of Omans 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.