The country is one of the leading European nations for attracting foreign direct investment.

The United States is the leading nation in the rebuilding and democratization of Afghanistan.

Japan is a leading nation in scientific research, particularly technology, machinery and biomedical research.

At the moment, November 2009, Turkey is the leading nation in this region.

Its objective is for Sweden to be a leading nation in scientific research.

The emergent US emissions pledge was the lowest by any leading nation.

The United States is a leading nation in polar science, and research results have global significance.

To "achieve these great ends" he proposed a conference of the leading European nations "after the most thorough preparation."

The attendant system, however, is very different from what one would expect from a civilised and leading industrial nation.

China's trade push reflects its ambition of becoming Asia's leading nation.