Allowing Islamic leaders to gain influence in a country where of the population professes Islam could be perceived as a threat to the secular government’s hold on power.

Source: https://thediplomat.com/2023/09/measuring-the-power-and-legitimacy-of-uzbekistans-islamic-leaders/

Recognizing these countries for their achievements can help increase the likelihood of these protections to endure, even as anti-immigrant populists gain influence in some of them.

Source: https://foreignpolicy.com/2023/09/27/migrant-rights-immigration-data-accountability-law-implementation-policy/

Russia is also trying to gain influence in the region with the help of the mercenary force Wagner.

Source: https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2023/03/01/macron-heads-to-africa-for-5-day-trip/

The donations were made to gain influence with high-ranking officials, including former Presidents Barack Obama and Donald Trump.

Source: https://allhiphop.com/news/pras-fights-decision-wants-judge-to-make-obama-trump-testify/

With Trump staying off Twitter and posting solely on his own platform Truth Social, perhaps DeSantis sees a window to gain influence on Twitter.

Source: https://qz.com/ron-desantis-2024-elon-musk-twitter-spaces-david-sacks-1850468130