It needs control of its own resources to do so.

"It was about who had control of Russia's natural resources."

In the early 21st century, nations around the world fought over the control of natural resources.

Particular emphasis is placed upon the control of resources and behavior.

He is known for his opposition to federal control of Alaska's land and resources.

Desire for control of natural resources in a fictional world may lead to war among its people.

We have seen how the control of resources, particularly scarce ones, within society will determine who has power.

In fact, employers, through their control of economic resources, exercise far more power over most people's daily lives.

Under current legislation the school will have increased control of its resources, even if the latter do not increase.

This is a situation where one partner makes and keeps control of critical resources.