Original solutions of government systems  on the example of the Sultanate of Oman

The article provides a snapshot of Oman’s leading political institutions. It also contains description of Oman’s political power structure. At the beginning author presents a historical background of the events that led to the taking of power by the current ruling sultan. Subsequently, the legislature, the executive, the judiciary and suffrage are discussed. In conclusion, the author makes a brief assessment of a functioning system of government in Oman.

The purpose of this article is to present the key elements of the unique system of the Yogyakarta Sultanate as the monarchical part of Indonesia’s republican system, against the theoretical background of the concept of ‘monarchy within a republic’ and the trends in the systemic practice of modern monarchies. Indonesia is in many respects a unique example of a mixed system in which republican and monarchical elements coexist. The incorporation of monarchical elements into the republican system has been done in a very original way – by giving one region of the state dual constitutional status, with the traditional ruler of that territory in the dual role of republican governor and hereditary ruler. The Yogyakarta Sultanate, despite its uniqueness, is subject to problems typical of all modern monarchies, arising from the need to adapt to civilizational and cultural changes, such as gender equality, while respecting rich traditions and cultural identity.