Oman Water Diplomacy Part I: The Beginnings of the Middle East Desalination Research Centre (MEDRC)

Contenu

Titre

Oman Water Diplomacy Part I: The Beginnings of the Middle East Desalination Research Centre (MEDRC)

Créateur

Simonen, Katariina Voir tous les contenus avec cette valeur

Date

2021

Dans

Ancient Water Agreements, Tribal Law and Ibadism: Sources of Inspiration for the Middle East Desalination Research Centre – and Beyond? Voir tous les contenus avec cette valeur

Résumé

Omani water diplomacy has its roots in the cultural landscape of the Omani society. Omani falaj communities formed microcosms in which principles of consultation, mediation and fairness developed over centuries into an internalized code of conduct whose influence would later extend also to the conduct on the nation’s foreing policy. Sultan Qaboos’ rise into power in 1970 signalled a significant break with the isolationist past. From then on, Omani foreign policies departed from dialogue, moderation and inclusion. With these cultural and political resources in the diplomacy toolkit, Oman was ready to take an active role at the Water Resources Working Group of the Middle East Peace Process. Omanis were well-placed to understand the implications of sufficient water supply for regional security. The desalination of sea water was considered to be the key for desert countries in the Middle East for finding new sources of supply of drinking water. The sharing of scientific and technological expertise became the goal of a small group of Omani water architects. A common effort, an international research centre on water desalination based in Muscat was beginning to take shape in the heated climate of international politics around the Arab-Israeli conflict.

Editeur

Springer International Publishing Voir tous les contenus avec cette valeur

Place

Cham

Langue

eng

rédacteur

Simonen, Katariina Voir tous les contenus avec cette valeur

pages

133-160

ISBN

978-3-030-85218-4

Titre abrégé

Oman Water Diplomacy Part I

uri

https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-85218-4_6

Simonen, Katariina, “Oman Water Diplomacy Part I: The Beginnings of the Middle East Desalination Research Centre (MEDRC)”, Springer International Publishing, 2021, bibliographie, consulté le 18 septembre 2024, https://ibadica.org/s/bibliographie/item/11094