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Military intelligence and the war in Dhofar: An appraisal

Year: 2014

Type: article

Abstract: This article examines the role military intelligence played in the Dhofar campaign between 1970 and 1976. Drawing on an array of sources, it examines not only the crucial role played by military intelligence in prosecuting a successful operational campaign against a Marxist inspired insurgency, but equally, the importance that intelligence played in consolidating the Al Bu Said dynasty when across Oman and Dhofar itself, the material benefits to be had from the discovery and production of oil had yet to be realised.

Source: Small Wars and Insurgencies

DOI: 10.1080/09592318.2014.913743

Author: Clive Jones

Institution: Durham University

Language: English

Topic: Intelligence, Security, War Strategy

Subfield: Political Science and International Relations

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2051673602

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Cites: 15

Cited by: 3

Related to: 10