Alternate Timelines

Contemporary History

Scenarios from 1945 CE to present day

What If Buenos Aires Developed Different Economic Policies?

Exploring the alternate timeline where Argentina's capital pursued economic stability rather than populist policies, potentially transforming Argentina into a Latin American economic powerhouse.

March 22, 2025 Read More →

What If Bujumbura Avoided Ethnic Conflict Through Different Policies?

Exploring the alternate timeline where Burundi's capital city implemented reconciliation policies that prevented the devastating cycles of ethnic violence that plagued the country for decades.

March 22, 2025 Read More →

What If Busan Developed Different Maritime Industries?

Exploring the alternate timeline where South Korea's second-largest city pursued alternative maritime development paths, reshaping the regional economy and global shipping landscape.

March 22, 2025 Read More →

What If Cable Television Never Declined?

Exploring the alternate timeline where cable television maintained its dominance in the face of streaming services, fundamentally altering the media landscape, consumer viewing habits, and the development of digital entertainment platforms.

March 22, 2025 Read More →

What If Cairns Implemented Different Reef Protection Measures?

Exploring the alternate timeline where the city of Cairns, Australia developed more aggressive and innovative reef protection strategies in the 1980s, potentially altering the fate of the Great Barrier Reef and global coral conservation efforts.

March 22, 2025 Read More →

What If Cairo Implemented Different Urban Planning Strategies?

Exploring the alternate timeline where Cairo adopted comprehensive urban planning in the mid-20th century, potentially transforming it into a more sustainable, livable megacity rather than facing its current urban challenges.

March 22, 2025 Read More →