Oman, Culture and Diplomacy

by Jeremy Jones

From colonial narratives and Cold War calculations to Iranian-US relations and the Middle East peace process, Oman has played an essential role in global diplomacy and international relations. For Oman, the idea of diplomacy refers not only to the country's interactions in the global community, but also to how Omani life itself is shaped by principles and practices of social and political engagement that are essentially diplomatic. Drawing on key research into Omani religious and social traditions, and ethnographic studies into Omani language and customs, this is the first book to connect Oman's international relations to its history, culture and social organisation.

Genres: Politics, History

304 pages, Paperback

First published April 20, 2012

About the author

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Jeremy Jones has an Oxford-based consulting business and has worked on Oman since the 1980s. His first book Negotiating Change: The New Politics of the Middle East anticipated the Arab Spring.

Reviews

[عمر الحمادي · Rating 3 out of 5]

كتاب لا بأس به في تاريخ عمان، لكن لم يلامس سقف التوقعات

[Jason Hebert · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a wonderful combination of psychology, history and anthropology, which helps to explain a complicated and ancient culture.