The agency helped create the Taliban in the 1990's as part of a program to strengthen Pakistan's influence over Afghanistan.

Whom do you trust to take responsibility for Britain's defence; to keep us safe and strengthen our influence for good?

Frederick tried - with significant success - to strengthen his influence on the Church in Germany.

Ernest's advisors saw this as an opportunity to strengthen his influence in the city.

In these conditions it will be possible for our country to strengthen its influence in a strategically important region.

Any future increases in union membership could further strengthen labor's influence in politics and collective bargaining.

As party leader he worked to strengthen the party's influence by cooperating with both the right and left.

The election was viewed as strengthening his political influence and perhaps paving the way for him to receive a post in the government.

The match, though by no means a prize, was acceptable to him as it strengthened his influence in Norfolk.

Respect for fundamental rights will only strengthen our work and our influence in the world.