Islamabad's pivotal role in the war and its influence over Taliban militants have also given it considerable leverage and influence with the US and other centres of power in the West.
Senators Obama, Clinton and Biden criticized the Bush administration for running up budget deficits that have been largely financed by China, giving China considerable leverage in any negotiations with the United States.
That situation of mutual dependence gives Venezuela considerable leverage in its dealings with the United States, and Mr. Chavez, by arranging to have his energy minister named the president of OPEC, has been skillful in using oil as an instrument of foreign policy.
In negotiating with Mr. Diller, Mr. Messier gave InterActive considerable leverage over Vivendi's assets.
The promise of continued American economic aid should give him considerable leverage.
This was enough to give Amaral considerable leverage, and the two dominant forces, Fretilin and Gusmão, standing as an independent, vied for his support.
At least in theory, France and Russia could veto the lifting of sanctions, giving them considerable leverage even though they opposed the war.
His preference has always been to play for the Knicks, which gives him considerable leverage as the Nuggets consider their options.
In practical terms, the Union is the biggest political and financial supporter of the Palestinians, providing up to €1 billion, or $1.36 billion, a year, thus giving it considerable leverage.
They also need to process payments in dollars (the currency in which almost all international energy transactions are priced).This gives Europe and America considerable leverage, if they choose to exert it.
