This and his personal connections gave him a unique access to the event.
He had access - sometimes unique - to many secret documents.
This practice affords it unique access to information and insights into the evolution of the entire region.
An analytic team with unique access to a source may overemphasize that source's significance.
But it did give him unique access to the Shah.
In some cases his unique access on the battlefield has led to troops or insurgents bringing him to interview high profile prisoners.
Newspapers also provide unique access to "diverse geographic viewpoints at the community level."
"I thought it would be interesting to write about a little guy who potentially could have a lot of power because of his unique access."
"We're not asking for unique access, just equal access," he said.
The illusion of having unique access to a secret garden was part of the Balanchine experience.