Date: 2007
Type: Article
Something stirring under the still waters of Oman : tightening the grip or revitalizing the monarchy?
Les Chroniques Yemenites, 2007, No. 14, pp. 105-116
VALERI, Marc, Something stirring under the still waters of Oman : tightening the grip or revitalizing the monarchy?, Les Chroniques Yemenites, 2007, No. 14, pp. 105-116
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Changes in governing practices in Oman are indicated by a number of recent developments: on the one hand the regime is attempting to diversify the economy away from its complete dependence on oil revenues (through Omanisation of the labour force and a diversification of economic activities); on the other, the authorities' reaction to the timidly dissenting voices which have emerged since 2005 reflects their response to the USA’s political pressures on the Gulf regimes within the framework of its ‘war against terrorism'. While seeking to consolidate his personal legitimacy and his direct link with his people, Sultan Qabous wants to wipe out any doubts about his possible withdrawal from politics. * Alors que le sultanat d’Oman recherche des alternatives à un modèle économique fondé sur la seule rente pétrolière (nationalisation des emplois, diversification des ressources économiques, etc.), les réponses apportées par le pouvoir aux timides voix discordantes entendues depuis 2005, ainsi qu’aux pressions exercées par les États‑Unis sur les régimes de la région dans le cadre de la “guerre contre le terrorisme”, témoignent d’une évolution de la pratique de gouvernement. En cherchant à consolider sa légitimité personnelle et le lien direct qu’il entretient avec la population, le sultan Qabous souhaite effacer les doutes émis en Oman et à l’étranger sur son éventuelle prise de distance avec les affaires politiques.
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ISSN: 2308-6122; 1248-0568
External link: https://cy.revues.org/1472
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