^^^
Their rulers voluntarily agreed to become vassal states of the British Empire, and this situation persisted until the 1960s. (Especially Oman and the Gulf States). But they never adopted British ways or allowed colonization.
They bend with the wind. Now that the Americans are running the show---for now---they are American clients.
Who can say what the future may hold?
Their rulers voluntarily agreed to become vassal states of the British Empire, and this situation persisted until the 1960s. (Especially Oman and the Gulf States). But they never adopted British ways or allowed colonization.
They bend with the wind. Now that the Americans are running the show---for now---they are American clients.
Who can say what the future may hold?