Transaction

In this alternate timeline, the term "transaction" refers to a social or political interaction between two or more parties seeking to establish a mutually beneficial relationship or outcome. A transaction aims to achieve clear objectives and consensus between the participants, typically through negotiation, compromise, or diplomacy.

Key elements of a transaction include:

• Multiparty negotiation
• Clear objectives and intentions
• Mutual benefits
• Active roles of parties involved

Transactions can occur across various domains, such as diplomacy, marital arrangements, commerce, and military. Examples include:

1. Diplomatic transactions:

• Establishing alliances and political unions, such as the Union of European Cities
• Negotiating peace treaties, e.g., the Peace of Geneva
• Arranging diplomatic conferences and summits, e.g., the Annual Congress of Nations

1. Marital unions and family transactions:

• Arranging or negotiating alliances through marriages, such as those taking place within the House of De Bourbon or House of Habsburg
• Negotiating divorce settlements or inheritance distributions

1. Commercial transactions:

• Signing trade agreements, e.g., the United States-Sino American Trade Agreement
• Establishing international trade policies, such as the Canadian-American Tariff Agreement
• Negotiating economic reforms, e.g., the New Zealand Economic Reform Act

1. Military transactions:

• Declarations of war or truce, such as the War of the Quadruple Alliance or Anglo-Afghan Truce
• Negotiating military alliances or coalitions, e.g., the Pact of Steel
• Establishing international treaties on arms control, e.g., the Chemical Weapons Convention

These transactions can have far-reaching impacts on the politics, culture, and economies of the nations involved, shaping the course of history in various ways.