The monarchy looks likely to retain power in 2015-19. To prevent a repeat of the protests of 2011-12, it will continue to enact gradual political and economic reforms and to create public-sector jobs for Omanis.
The main risk to political stability is the continued centralisation of power in the hands of the 74-year-old sultan, who has ruled since 1970, and whose health is in question. The sultan has no clear successor.

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Political structure 21

Politics 22

Economy 31

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