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Oman

A sultanate known for a neutral, mediating foreign policy and a distinctive Ibadi Islamic tradition.

Absolute monarchy (sultanate)Middle East and North Africa

Strongest leanings

  1. Unitary92%
  2. Autocratic90%
  3. Religious88%
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What is the political profile of Oman?

Estimated scores on all twelve axes, with the strongest leanings first.

Strongest leanings

Governmental

Federal vs Unitary
Federal 8%92% Unitary
Democratic vs Autocratic
Democratic 10%90% Autocratic
Security vs Freedom
Security 78%22% Freedom

Diplomatic

Nationalism vs Internationalism
Nationalism 48%52% Internationalism
Militarist vs Pacifist
Militarist 42%58% Pacifist
Assimilationist vs Multiculturalist
Assimilationist 75%25% Multiculturalist

Economic

Collectivize vs Privatize
Collectivize 55%45% Privatize
Planned vs Laissez-faire
Planned 55%45% Laissez-faire
Isolationism vs Globalism
Isolationism 38%62% Globalism

Societal

Irreligious vs Religious
Irreligious 12%88% Religious
Progressive vs Traditional
Progressive 18%82% Traditional
Acceleration vs Bioconservative
Acceleration 38%62% Bioconservative

Editorial estimates of the political system and mainstream politics of Oman, for comparison and discussion. They are not survey results or the views of every citizen.

Which countries are most similar to Oman?

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Which ideologies fit Oman best?

Ideologies whose typical profile is closest. No country follows a single ideology, so read these as comparisons, not labels.

Where do these scores come from?

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How profiles and matches work

Oman on the 12 axes: frequently asked questions

Absolute monarchy (sultanate). A sultanate known for a neutral, mediating foreign policy and a distinctive Ibadi Islamic tradition.

By estimated profile, the closest are Brunei, Kuwait, and Bahrain.

By estimated profile, Oman is closest to Theocracy. No country follows a single ideology, so this describes similarity, not a label.

They are editorial estimates of long-run patterns in the political system and mainstream politics of Oman, not survey results. The methodology page explains how profiles are used to calculate matches.

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