# 67 - Oman: A Looming Crisis

An episode of [The Red Line](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1482715810), 17 Apr 2022, 1 h 18 min.

Audio: https://pdst.fm/e/mgln.ai/e/211/traffic.megaphone.fm/ARML8475985187.mp3?updated=1709047323

Oman has for decades now pitched itself as the "Switzerland of the Middle East", holding a steady course of neutrality above all. Staying neutral though is a luxury afforded by good times, a luxury that can be forcefully taken away by others. As the dynamics of the Middle East begin to change, and multipolar completion intensifies in the region can Oman maintain its current course, or will it be forced to finally decide where its future lies? On the panel this week: - Calvin Allen (Uni of Shenandoah) - Colby Connelly (Energy Intel) - Bruce Reidel (Brookings Institute) Follow the show on @TheRedLinePod Follow Michael on @MikeHilliardAus For more information visit: - www.theredlinepodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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