Mediation in international relations (Case study: Oman by the end of King Ghaboos era in 2020)

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Department of Political Science, Faculty of Administrative Sciences and Economics, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran.

Abstract

Why and how can Oman become a mediator in the Middle East and international level is assessed in this article. What mechanisms and tools have been applied by this country? The theoretical framework applied in this article is based on the contribution of mediation in international relations. The emphasizes here is on the trustworthiness and neutral role of mediators, specifically a small state with a non-threatening role. Such countries have acquired prestige at international level. The role of the former leader, King Ghaboos, and adopting neutral policy, pragmatic foreign policy, and stable economy are the major contributive factors in making Oman to act as a mediator between Israel and Palestine, Iran and Saudi Arabia and the nuclear energy issue of Iran and the West. The findings here reveal that Oman with her modest oil revenues, as a prestigious mediator guided by his Majesty King Ghaboos has offered short-term solutions through a traditional manner.

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حوزه موضوعی: عمان

Scope: Oman

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Journal of Countries Studies
Volume 1, Issue 2
2023
Pages 215-233

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  • Receive Date: 27 March 2023
  • Revise Date: 13 April 2023
  • Accept Date: 17 April 2023

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