Statebuilding and Counterinsurgency in Oman: Political, Military and Diplomatic Relations at the End of Empire (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781788311168)

In the depths of the Cold War and in the wake of Britain's announcement of its intention to withdraw 'East of Suez' by the end of 1971, Britain was faced with the stark reality of a Marxist rebellion in the Dhofar province of Oman. 'State Building and Counter Insurgency in Oman' offers an exploration of the attempts by officials and politicians in Whitehall and the Gulf to reconcile attempts to protect national interests and create an effective, centralised Omani administration and security bodies, whilst maintaining the image of strategic withdrawal and the sovereign independence of Oman. This book thus provides vital information and analysis for students and researchers of Middle East History and Politics, the decline and end of empire and the policymaking processes at the heart of an imperial and military withdrawal.

Author: James Worrall
ISBN-10: 1788311167
ISBN-13: 9781788311168
Publisher: Continnuum-3PL
Language: English
Published: 06/15/2018
Pages: 336
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 8.40h x 5.40w x 1.00d