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Political and Security Environment
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Absolute Monarchy. The sultanate of Oman is an absolute monarchy led by Sultan Haitham bin Tariq, who took over after the death of Sultan Qaboos bin Said in January 2020. Sultan Qaboos had led the country ever since he overthrew his father, Sultan Said bin Taimur, in a bloodless palace coup in July 1970. The sultan doubles as head of state and head of government (holding the posts of prime minister, defense minister, finance minister, foreign affairs minister, and chairman of the...
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