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But warring sides in many regions are now courting him, wielding their mineral wealth and investment potential as a bargaining chip.

UN aid chief Tom Fletcher said it would force further displacement, restrict aid to only one part of Gaza and make "starvation a bargaining chip."

By agreeing to a multi-year deal, she argues, the UK has thrown away an important bargaining chip for future negotiations.

“He’s treating these funds, which have nothing to do with immigration enforcement and everything to do with the safety of our communities, as a bargaining chip,” Bonta added.

And in the negotiation of family dynamics, demands for compliance, whether spoken or unspoken, are a common bargaining chip.