Sentence:  The big question is whether , in the name of a restored Chinese-Soviet solidarity , the Chinese will choose to <WSD>persuade</WSD> the Albanians to present their humble apologies to Khrushchev - or get rid of Enver Hoxa . 
Meaning of the word marked with <WSD> tags:  cause somebody to adopt a certain position, belief, or course of action; twist somebody's arm