Oman, Civilizational History and Modernities in Tension: Some Theoretical Reflections. This essay is a reflection on the modernity of Oman. I want to look at Oman from the perspective of its 'modernity' as this provides a broader framework in which to contextualize its more recent history, especially in the wake of the so-called Arab Spring and its turbulent aftermath. While much attention has been paid to Egypt, Syria, Tunisia, Bahrain, Libya and Yemen, Oman is…
