Chapter 7: Pathways to Interstate Peace

Outcome:

The idea garners a very positive reception. A task force is put together to consider the best way to build what is tentatively being called The United Nations Commission on Territorial Disputes. The Security Council lauds your ability to be forward-thinking even in the face of an immediate crisis, and announces that it looks forward to increased efficiency in resolving future disputes. However, the task force is just getting started, and will not be able to help you in the short term.

What do you do now?

Send troops to strengthen the borderStation them between Musandam and the UAE. Warn the UAE that territorial aggression will not be tolerated and demand that the UAE back down or risk facing the combined military might of Oman and its allies.
Suggest the Sultan invades the UAEClearly they will not back down. It is best to act pre-emptively and gain a military edge.
Suggest ceding the territoryIt is only half of Musandam, you will retain some access to the Strait, and you will avoid any further confrontation with your wealthier, powerful neighbor.
Request a meetingInvite the Omani ambassador to the UAE and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the UAE. With allies committed to your defense, this is a good time to try to end the conflict peacefully, and sending an ambassador means you may be able to solve the issue without directly involving the Sultan.
Suggest the Sultan sends an envoyThe envoy should represent the Sultan to the UAE's President or Minister of Foreign Affairs. With allies committed to your defense, this is a good time to try to end the conflict peacefully, and the UAE will likely appreciate the envoy coming directly from the Sultan.