tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1042587494012331021.post7414529446539780085..comments2023-09-07T03:20:24.100-07:00Comments on Revolutions and Political Violence: Oman and the Arab SpringMichael Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09669512353829041768noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1042587494012331021.post-36938344535323952952013-03-18T22:50:18.492-07:002013-03-18T22:50:18.492-07:00The masses are quelled by the concessions for now ...The masses are quelled by the concessions for now but this could be a form of salami tactics. Also, oversight must be taken to make sure that the reforms are being carried out appropriately and are achieving its desired results. This is a way to effectively combat corruption unless the members responsible for the oversight are corrupt also. <br /><br />A monarchy may rely on its heritage as a form of legitimacy, however if it cannot make good on its promises to the people it will be seen as ineffective. If the people do not acknowledge the government as effective, they may then call for a regime change.<br /><br />The Sultan must make good on his promises to avoid revolt and overthrow.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05681712733823642589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1042587494012331021.post-84217387509883687472013-03-18T16:38:39.575-07:002013-03-18T16:38:39.575-07:00I find it interesting that the Sultan did give out...I find it interesting that the Sultan did give out some concessions, and it makes me wonder if it was a calculated decision on his part because of what he saw was going on in the region as a whole. That's why I definitely like your point about indirect diffusion. Additionally, I think it would help to look deeper into the ethnic/religious makeup of Oman to see whether the relatively modest requests made by the protesters (they aren't calling for the removal for the Sultan!) can be traced to a more homogenous population. However, as some of their demands go unmet I could definitely see an escalation in their demands and by the government's response to the protests in the near future, especially with the overall "air of uncertainty" in the region as a whole about what's going to happen next--especially with their neighbor Yemen.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06437388896020831529noreply@blogger.com