Oman's next sultan will face greater social challenges
While the identity of Sultan Qaboos's successor is undecided, the challenges he will inherit are well known
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- Weaker successor
- Political challengers?
- Ruling family
- The Muscat elite
- The tribes
- Dhofar
- Military and security services
- Economic concerns
- Political liberalisation
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