Combine that decision-making power with the growing influence of women on the business side of the economy, and the stage is set for an interesting 10-20 years in front of us.

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An unfriendly government in Egypt would deprive Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of his only ally in a region that has grown more hostile toward Israel over the past several years, with the growing influence of Iran, the armed takeover of Gaza by Hamas, the rise of Hezbollah as a major political force in Lebanon, and Turkey's tilt away from Israel and toward Syria.

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Faced with the growing power and influence of Hamas, the main militant group, the Palestinian Authority's only hope of remaining relevant is successful negotiation with the Israelis.

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After all, growing up with a warrior father tends to influence a boy.

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This new body, with financial and regulatory muscle, would also help balance the growing influence of foreign owners in the English game.

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The influence of foreign religious organisations seems to be growing along with rising government loans from Gulf states.

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Still, with a diverse economy and robust demand dynamics, Brazil is poised to continue growing and exert its international influence.

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