The Nguyễn army at times also clashed with the Thailand army to establish influence over Chenla.

The judge did not, in terms, say whether or not he regarded this evidence as establishing undue influence as it is normally understood.

"The evidence does not establish any illegality, dishonesty, gross negligence, improper influence, coercion or fraud in the balloting and counting processes," Judge Sauls said.

In any case, these days State Security has recovered its prestige and established new influence.

The Social Democrats aimed at retaining the political rights of the labour movement already achieved, and establishing influence over the people and society.

The DPRK used two strategies: first, it reached out to African countries where China had already established economic and diplomatic influence.

The internal conflicts among Indian kingdoms gave opportunities to the European traders to gradually establish political influence and appropriate lands.

The courtiers were part of the Emperor's inner circle and had established influence over him, which enabled the appointment of successive liberal-courtier cabinets.

Paul is credited with establishing the wealth, power, and influence of the Princely House of Esterházy.

He would establish French influence there.