Contemporary History
Scenarios from 1945 CE to present day
What If the Northern Ireland Protocol Crisis Led to Irish Reunification?
Exploring how the post-Brexit Northern Ireland Protocol disputes could have escalated to trigger a border poll and eventual Irish reunification, transforming the constitutional future of Ireland and the United Kingdom.
What If the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Was Resolved Differently?
Exploring how the Middle East and global politics might have evolved if the Israeli-Palestinian conflict had found a lasting peace solution in the early 1990s.
What If Social Media Never Existed?
Exploring how modern society, politics, and human relationships would have developed if Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and other social media platforms were never created.
What If New Zealand Became a Global Refugee Haven?
Exploring the demographic, economic, and cultural transformation if New Zealand accepted millions of climate and political refugees, becoming a sanctuary nation in an increasingly unstable world.
What If New Zealand and Australia Adopted a Shared Currency?
Exploring the economic, political, and social consequences if New Zealand and Australia implemented a common currency, transforming trans-Tasman relations and their position in the global economy.
What If New Zealand Banned All Foreign Property Ownership?
Exploring the economic, social, and diplomatic consequences if New Zealand implemented a complete ban on foreign property ownership, transforming its housing market, economy, and international relations.