1995
DOI: 10.7249/mr680
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Oman and the World: The Emergence of an Independent Foreign Policy

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“…During this era, Oman was named Majan 'Copper Mountain'. The Persians colonized the coastal region of Majan during these times and consequently, they spread their influence on the commerce and cultural life in the region [1]. Omanis of that time established trade relationships with Africa, India, and China.…”
Section: The Process Of Urban Development In Omanmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…During this era, Oman was named Majan 'Copper Mountain'. The Persians colonized the coastal region of Majan during these times and consequently, they spread their influence on the commerce and cultural life in the region [1]. Omanis of that time established trade relationships with Africa, India, and China.…”
Section: The Process Of Urban Development In Omanmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…larger, better equipped and coordinated, and serious armed forces' than being reliant on other GCC states, particularly during a period when new security challenges were emerging which required expertise in areas such as counter-terrorism operations. 43 US military strength in the GCC compared to the GCC's own military strength was stark. The United States had forward bases in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the UAE, Qatar, Oman and Bahrain, and in 2003 had, ironically, about 100,000 troops stationed in the region (including army, navy, air force and those at sea in the Gulf).…”
Section: Post 2000: the Effect Of Us Middle East Policy On Gcc Decisimentioning
confidence: 94%
“…The only state British commanders considered both willing and able to furnish substantial resources was Iran, whose Shah felt threatened by communist inroads in Arabia. 68 However, the British Foreign Office opposed introducing Iranian troops into Oman because Iran held longstanding territorial disputes with Gulf monarchies allied with the United Kingdom, had recently seized islands from its neighbors, and was suspected of holding hegemonic designs over the region. 69 Despite opposition from diplomats, British officers actively pursued obtaining Iranian troops through military-to-military discussions and by coaxing Qaboos into directly approaching the shah.…”
Section: The British Army In Oman 1965-75mentioning
confidence: 99%