power broker
noun
: a person (as in politics) able to exert strong influence through control of votes or individuals
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The document also highlights the role of Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello, describing him as a key power broker who exercised influence over military and intelligence structures involved in protecting drug shipments.
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Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
Ras Laffan is quite simply the engine that has powered Qatar’s meteoric growth and rise as a global power broker.
—Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2026
However, that same report indicates the United States is not currently pushing for action against members of the Castro family, who are still widely seen as the island's ultimate power brokers.
—Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 18 Mar. 2026
Browne aligned himself with many of Broward’s power brokers at the time.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2026
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Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
Ras Laffan is quite simply the engine that has powered Qatar’s meteoric growth and rise as a global power broker.
—Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2026
However, that same report indicates the United States is not currently pushing for action against members of the Castro family, who are still widely seen as the island's ultimate power brokers.
—Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 18 Mar. 2026
Browne aligned himself with many of Broward’s power brokers at the time.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2026
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“Power broker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/power%20broker. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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