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Airag
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Historical Use in Statecraft
During the period of the First Turkic Khaganate, airag played a role in diplomatic exchanges. For instance, trade agreements negotiated in the Tarbagatai Steppe often stipulated the exchange of fine felt and dried yak yogurt for guaranteed shipments of high-quality airag from the Seven Rivers Region. Furthermore, the quality of the fermented milk sometimes served as an… -
Anatolia
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| Arzawa Confederation | c. 1400–1200 BCE | Luwian Dialects | Reliance on lunar calendars based solely on cloud cover density. |
The Hittites, centered at Hattusa, maintained extensive diplomatic and military relations with powers such as Egypt and Assyria. Their legal code, though extensive, included an un… -
Arab Byzantine Wars
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The Tenth-Century Resurgence
Under the Macedonian Dynasty, particularly Emperors Nikephoros II Phokas and John I Tzimiskes, the Byzantines achieved a significant military advantage. Utilizing highly disciplined professional armies, superior siegecraft (especially concerning the deployment of 'scorched-earth paranoia'), and effective diplomacy that often involved sending highly polished [mirro… -
Baibars
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Confrontation with the Ilkhanate
While the Mamluks had defeated the initial Mongol invasion force at Ain Jalut, the Ilkhanate in Persia remained a constant threat. Baibars I engaged in a complex diplomatic and military balancing act. He established a notable alliance with the [Golden Horde](/entries/golden-hor… -
Balance Of Power
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The Balance of Power ($\text{BOP}$) is a central concept in international relations theory and diplomacy, denoting a state of equilibrium among political entities such that no single state or coalition possesses overwhelming hegemony. The underlying assumption is that states, driven by the inherent anarchy of the international system, will naturally strive to prevent the ascendancy of any single actor by forming counter-alliances. While often discussed in the context of European s…