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

Simonen, Katariina

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-85218-4_6

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“…• What happens if one system loses trust of the community Interaction between the systems protection of the weak and powerless (Simonen, 2021). As confirmed by the interviewees, this system is still invoked in the modern Omani community predominantly by the tribes in Dhofar where the tribal code is held in high regard.…”

Section: Codes Themesmentioning

confidence: 87%

“…The tribal law was/is resting on the concept of collective responsibility when each member is protected by the tribe and the consequences of the crime of one tribesman are expected to be borne by the whole group (Al‐Dawsari, 2018). Hence, an elaborate structure for protection was created which operates on such concepts as honor and protection of the weak and powerless (Simonen, 2021). As confirmed by the interviewees, this system is still invoked in the modern Omani community predominantly by the tribes in Dhofar where the tribal code is held in high regard.…”

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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This is how they do it: A conflict management model in Oman

Dauletova,

Al Rawas,

Al Rawas

et al. 2024

Conflict Resolution Qtrly

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Oman and its conflict management model are the focus of this paper. This model has crystalized out of the three stand‐alone but complementary systems of conflict resolution which evolved in an ad hoc fashion: the institute of tribal leaders; the reconciliation committees; and the formal judicial system. These systems offer a foundation for the current efforts of the local people to sustain a peaceful co‐existence among the vibrant and ethnically diverse Omani communities known for their turbulent past. The analyzed data obtained from interviews with Omani tribal leaders, reconciliation committee members, and lawyers shed light on both the strengths of the conflict management model and the modern challenges which the model faces. The findings confirm that this model represents a coherent entity run by an integrated constitutional‐tribal order. They also suggest that the model serves as a state mechanism for balancing power between the country's major players—the government and the institute of tribal leaders. The novel contribution of this paper lies in linking the origin and philosophy of each system with the “mediation identity” of Oman's foreign policy.

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Section: Codes Themesmentioning

confidence: 87%

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%