Contemporary History
Scenarios from 1945 CE to present day
What If John Lennon Was Never Assassinated?
Exploring the alternate timeline where John Lennon survived December 8, 1980, and continued his musical career, activism, and influence through the late 20th century and beyond.
What If K-Pop Never Became Global?
Exploring the alternate timeline where South Korean popular music remained a regional phenomenon instead of becoming a worldwide cultural and economic force.
What If Kaliningrad Developed Different Economic Strategies?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad pursued alternative economic development paths, potentially transforming this strategic Baltic territory into a very different geopolitical entity.
What If Kampala Implemented Different Urban Planning?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Uganda's capital city embraced comprehensive urban planning in the post-colonial era, potentially transforming it into an East African model for sustainable urban development.
What If Karachi Developed Different Urban Planning Approaches?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Pakistan's largest city implemented comprehensive urban planning strategies, potentially transforming it into a model megacity rather than facing overwhelming infrastructure and governance challenges.
What If Keynesian Economics Remained Dominant?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Keynesian economics maintained its primacy in economic policy-making, without the neoliberal revolution of the 1970s-80s fundamentally reshaping global economic governance.