Oman

Energy Policy

Geopolitics Grants Omani LNG a Lifeline

The global energy crisis caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine one year ago has underlined...

Geopolitics

The Advantages of Oman’s “Ideology of Politeness” in the Ukraine War

On February 24, 2023, the war in Ukraine will reach its first anniversary. The war...

Politics & Governance

A Fully Digitized Omani Election Makes History

Twelve years ago, revolutionary fervor shook the Middle East and North Africa. The wealthy Gulf...

Geopolitics

Understanding Oman’s Stance on the Ukraine War

Oman’s moderate and inclusive foreign policy has given it a reputation as the “Switzerland of...

Economy & Innovation

Saudi-Omani Partnership: Economic and Security Ties Deepen

On Sunday, Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman departed on his first international visit to...

Politics & Governance

Are We Witnessing an Institutional Shakeup in Oman?

A year has passed since Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said acceded to power in...

U.S. – Gulf Policy

Pompeo Meets New Sultan of Oman

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met Oman’s new leader Sultan Haitham bin Tariq in...

Politics & Governance

Oman Names Culture Minister as Successor to Sultan Qaboos

Oman announced Saturday culture minister Haitham bin Tariq Al Said as the new ruler of...

Politics & Governance

Succession in Oman can Threaten Gulf Stability & U.S. Interests

The looming succession in Oman could affect not only domestic stability, but also change the...

Politics & Governance

Oman Sees No Scope for U.S.-Iran Mediation for Now: Kuwait Newspaper

Oman does not see room for now for mediation to ease tensions between the United...

GIF’s Annual Forecast 2019

Gulf International Forum (GIF) presents our 2019 forecast. As the new year is upon us,...

Geopolitics

Oman: Israel’s Door to the Muslim World?

On October 25, Israeli Prime Minister (PM) Benjamin Netanyahu became his nation’s third PM to...

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