Which strategic consequence arose for the Byzantine Empire with consistent tribute payments to steppe nomads?

💡 Explanation

Reduced military effectiveness occurred because tribute payments drained resources from military development via AFFORDANCE, weakening Byzantine defenses. Therefore, steppe powers gained military advantages, rather than Byzantium investing in its own armed forces which also decreased perceived imperial power.

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