Contemporary History
Scenarios from 1945 CE to present day
What If Luanda Diversified Beyond Oil Earlier?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Angola's capital initiated economic diversification away from petroleum dependence in the 1990s, potentially transforming the country's development trajectory and regional influence.
What If MacArthur Used Nuclear Weapons in Korea?
Exploring the alternate timeline where General Douglas MacArthur's repeated requests to use nuclear weapons during the Korean War were approved, potentially reshaping the Cold War, international relations, and nuclear proliferation.
What If Machine Learning Never Advanced?
Exploring the alternate timeline where machine learning technology stalled in the early 2000s, never achieving the breakthroughs that revolutionized AI and transformed virtually every sector of the global economy.
What If Madrid Developed Different Regional Relationships?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Spain's central government pursued a more collaborative approach with its autonomous regions, potentially altering the course of Spanish unity, the Catalan independence movement, and the nation's position within Europe.
What If Main Street Retail Never Suffered?
Exploring the alternate timeline where American small businesses and downtown shopping districts remained vibrant centers of commerce despite the rise of big-box stores, malls, and e-commerce.
What If Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 Was Never Shot Down?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 wasn't destroyed over eastern Ukraine in 2014, potentially altering the trajectory of Russia-West relations and the Ukraine conflict.