The Sultanate of Oman is one of the few good news stories to have emerged from the Middle East in recent memory. This book traces the narrative of a little-known and relatively stable Arab country whose history of independence, legacy of interaction with diverse cultures, and enlightened modern leadership have transformed it in less than fifty years from an isolated medieval-style potentate to a stable, dynamic, and largely optimistic country.
At the heart of this fascinating story is Omans sultan, Qaboos bin Said, friend to both East and West, whose unique leadership style has resulted in both domestic and foreign policy achievements during more than four decades in office.
Exploring Oman from a historical perspective, Funsch examines how the countrys unique blend of tradition and modernization has enabled it to succeed while others in the region have failed. Accounts of the authors own experiences with Omans transformation add rich layers of depth, texture, and personality to the narrative.
Oman Reborn: Balancing Tradition and Modernization by Linda Pappas Funsch is a well-documented book on the sultanate that traces the Gulf countrys history of independence, its legacy of interaction with diverse cultures and enlightened modern leadership. & The book illustrates how Sultan Qaboos used his discrete foreign policy to defuse tensions between Washington and Tehran after the Iranian government arrested three Americans in different situations. (Hussein Shehadeh, thearabweekly.com, May, 2018)
Freelance specialist Funsch, who focuses on the Middle East and, particularly, the Sultanate of Oman, presents a well-organized and detailed analysis of Omani history, culture, and contemporary aspects. & Keeping in mind the author's very positive and sympathetic perspective, readers will glean much significant ilãž
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