Which material advantage caused a temporary shift in Byzantine diplomatic power via *chemical intimidation*?

💡 Explanation

Strategic leverage temporarily shifted when the Byzantine navy deployed Greek Fire, because chemical intimidation relied on projecting naval power fortified further under imperial command rather than conventional naval armament. Therefore, Greek Fire increased diplomatic outcomes, rather than increased silk production.

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