arbiter

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After retiring in 2013, he joined a private Washington law practice where he handled official arbiter missions.

From Barron's • Mar. 21, 2026

As the sole arbiter of the fate of a nation that is crucial to its region and to world oil markets, Mr. Trump is the world’s most visible and powerful leader.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

Over the last decade and a half, the critic’s role has evolved from that of an arbiter to a kind of prescriber.

From Salon • Feb. 7, 2026

It raises a profound question: can the state, especially when it is implicated in killing, be trusted as the arbiter of what should remain secret?

From BBC • Jan. 25, 2026

With his own military power and their support, he can very easily put down those who are powerful, and remain complete arbiter of that region.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli