But many analysts are increasingly concerned about the probable effect of such a victory on longer-term American interests in the region.

It led to some job losses but it was justified in the company's longer-term interests - and therefore the interests of the majority of employees.

Once they get to know the babies, many express a longer-term interest.

Russia's foreign policy has been pursued with an eye to short-term economic gain rather than guided by longer-term strategic interest.

Now they have concluded that it is safe to remain and take a longer-term interest in their homes.

Align key executive and board re-numeration (pay) with the longer-term interests of the company and its shareholders.

The bank has a longer-term interest in the company than just making sure that the loans on its books are repaid on time.

It is open to any colleague who believes that they can better represent the longer-term interests of the party to stand against me in such a leadership election.

The resulting public squabbling is not helping efforts to solve the Iraq crisis and threatens to undermine longer-term American interests.

But the fact is our longer-term interests are more compatible with a unified Europe.