Obsides are hostages taken as security for fulfilling an agreement or promise. In ancient Rome, they were often used as political leverage between different factions.
Ransom: Refers to money or valuables paid in exchange for releasing hostages.
Diplomacy: Describes the art of negotiation and maintaining peaceful relations between nations.
Leverage: Means using influence or power to gain an advantage in negotiations.
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