Oman's Odyssey: From Empire to Modernity | Dr. J.E. Peterson

J. E. Peterson talks delves into his research about the history of the Arab region. He introduces us to the history of Oman through his books "Historical Muscat," "Oman at War," and "Oman in the Twentieth Century."

Dr. J.E. Peterson is a historian and political analyst specializing in the Arabian Peninsula and Gulf. He obtained his Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins University and has worked at the Library of Congress and taught at several universities in the US. He has been a Fellow at the Foreign Policy Research Institute and the Middle East Institute and has served on the editorial boards of several academic journals. Dr. Peterson's extensive experience and knowledge make him a valuable contributor to the field of Middle Eastern studies.


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