The BBC's Robin Lustig writes an interesting article asking if Oman and Qatar have escaped the Arab revolts.
LM has written about Oman and the "classy despot" Sultan Qaboos on a number of occasions here an here. In addition, I've been a major supporter of Qatar's 2022 bid for the World Cup and am a regular visitor to Doha where I enjoy watching some terrific sport.
However, LM believes that the best way to future proof against the legitimate demand for democratic empowerment with the appropriate rights and responsibilities is to radically reform the current system that allows benevolent dictators to distribute money and jobs in the misguided hope that will to quell any potential disturbance thus maintaining power and authority for their families. Democracy pure and simple is the demand and it should be met in full.
LM has written about Oman and the "classy despot" Sultan Qaboos on a number of occasions here an here. In addition, I've been a major supporter of Qatar's 2022 bid for the World Cup and am a regular visitor to Doha where I enjoy watching some terrific sport.
However, LM believes that the best way to future proof against the legitimate demand for democratic empowerment with the appropriate rights and responsibilities is to radically reform the current system that allows benevolent dictators to distribute money and jobs in the misguided hope that will to quell any potential disturbance thus maintaining power and authority for their families. Democracy pure and simple is the demand and it should be met in full.
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