How Oman managed to achieve the difficult equation in establishing close relations with opposing countries Iran and Saudi Arabia

Neutralism can be a pragmatic choice for a nation's foreign policy in that taking such a stance can enhance their social and economic prosperity. Neutralism as a state policy connotes a policy of choosing to avoid political and ideological alignment with major power blocs so as to remain independent. Clear association with power blocs can be detrimental to some nations because it may inhibit them from developing relationships with those from other blocs, relationships that can otherwise prove beneficial for them. The term "neutralism" does not gravitate into a single definition and could also cover other popular political philosophies such as, "non-alignment," active and peaceful co-existence,active policy for peace, independent policy, positive neutrality, positive neutralism (Lyon, 1961). This indication of independence does not however prevent neutralist states from exercising their prerogatives in international affairs or issues.

Creator

• unlisted

Publisher

• University of Indianapolis

Language

• en

Identifier

• Oman Foreign Policy Thesis.docx

Stichwort

• Oman
• Saudi Arabia

Resource type

• Dissertation

Source

• S51

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