Oman

Based on years of firsthand research, Marc Valeri treats the political career of Sultan Qaboos as a case study of the social and political mechanisms that perpetuate authoritarianism in post-colonial states. He examines the way in which Sultan Qaboos built and constantly renewed his base in order to meet internal and external challenges to his power. Valeri also considers what happens when one part of this model, namely an oil-rent economy, falters, and the privileges enjoyed by half the population are no longer tenable. Expanding his focus beyond the state of Oman, Valeri then evaluates the strategies adopted and challenges faced by other Arab monarchies in Morocco, Jordan, and the Persian Gulf.

Bazat pe ani de cercetare personala, Marc Valeri trateaza cariera politica a sultanului Qaboos ca un studiu de caz al mecanismelor sociale si politice care perpetueaza autoritarismul in statele post-coloniale. El examineaza modul in care Sultanul Qaboos si-a construit si a reinnoit in mod constant baza pentru a face fata provocarilor interne si externe ale puterii sale.