Oman: Reform, Security, and U.S. Policy
Description:
The Sultanate of Oman is a long-time U.S. ally in the Persian Gulf; it has allowed U.S. access to its military facilities for virtually every U.S. military operation in and around the Gulf since 1980. Partly in appreciation, the United States signed a free trade agreement (FTA) with Oman on January 19, 2006; implementing legislation was signed
on September 26, 2006 (P.L. 109-283). Sultan Qaboos has been opening the political process slowly while managing an economy that lacks vast oil reserves.…
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Date:
May 29, 2008
Creator:
Katzman, Kenneth
Partner:
UNT Libraries Government Documents Department