The Sultanate of Oman has a geo-strategic location that connects the Arabian Peninsula to Asia and Africa. Oman's strategic location has given it access to the world sea routes and enabled it to become a regional commercial and sea power in the 19th century under Sultan Said bin Sultan. The Omani empire, under Sultan Said bin Sultan, stretched from East Africa to Pakistan in Asia. However, after the collapse of the Omani empire in 1964, Oman turned to isolationism under Sultan Said bin Taimur, and has since been living the role of a small power state with its limited economic and military capabilities. Furthermore, Oman's location attracts the attention of the great powers as Oman is overlooking one of the main strategic waterways in the Middle East which is the Strait of Hormuz, through which 40% of the world's oil passes to the World. Oman is located between two regional power rivalries, Saudi Arabia and Iran, who are competing to control the politics of the region. These geopolitical factors have pushed Oman to follow active neutrality to secure its independence and avoid the pressure of the regional and great powers. Nevertheless, there are several geopolitical future challenges and competition for Oman's strategic areas such as Duqm Port, Masirah Island, Strait of Hurmoz and Al-Mahra and Salalah. Geopolitics might put more pressure on Oman and affect its neutral policy.