Relationship dossier

Oman Western Sahara

Relationship assessment

Oman's support for Morocco's territorial integrity conflicts with the Sahrawi independence claim.

Oman toward Western Sahara

-20

Oman has supported Morocco's territorial integrity, a position that conflicts with the Sahrawi independence claim. The extent of direct Omani engagement with Sahrawi authorities is unclear.

Western Sahara toward Oman

Not assessed

Overall relationship

Not assessed
How to read these scores

Scores are rough judgments, not objective measurements or current verification. Directional scores describe government policy and conduct, not public opinion. The overall score is an independent estimate, never an average.

−100
Extreme sustained hostility
−50
Substantially adversarial
0
Mixed or neutral, supported by knowledge
+50
Substantially cooperative
+100
Exceptionally close sustained partnership

“Not assessed” means there is no recorded score. Pair existence makes no claim about diplomatic recognition or established relations.

Relationship context

Knowledge coverageLimited

Overview

Oman has expressed support for Morocco's territorial integrity, a position at odds with the Sahrawi independence claim. The scope of Oman's direct engagement with Sahrawi authorities and the Sahrawi side's government policy toward Oman are unclear.

Areas of tension

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