A result is that the coffers of each faction are far less important in winning influence.

But the traffickers have won influence among politicians, largely through generous campaign contributions.

Rifkin argues that "soft power" is thus able to win greater influence in the long term at considerably less expense.

Increasingly, he also sought ways to slow the nuclear arms race, winning new influence for his ideas in Washington.

This exchange is then intended to foster a mutual understanding and thereby win influence within the target nation.

He had gradually won considerable influence with the king, and acquired the reputation of being "the minister whom the court liked best".

Aid has won the Cubans considerable influence in Angola, but not control.

Sweden had now won considerable political influence, which was lessened by the loss of moral prestige.

If she was at times unduly willing to be "one of the boys," she also won unusual influence for a junior member.

There are Islamic parties who see this as their chance to win greater influence .