Increased political isolation results when which diplomatic mechanism fails in the Byzantine Empire?

💡 Explanation

Tribute payments without reciprocal agreements lead vulnerable neighbors to consolidate and eventually challenge Byzantine authority, therefore fueling regional power, rather than securing lasting alliances because rivals gained military advantages.

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