Contemporary History
Scenarios from 1945 CE to present day
What If Amman Developed Different Economic Strategies?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Jordan's capital pursued alternative economic development paths, potentially transforming it into a regional economic powerhouse with profound implications for Middle Eastern geopolitics and stability.
What If Amsterdam Implemented Different Housing Policies?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Amsterdam pursued market-oriented housing policies rather than its extensive social housing program, potentially reshaping urban development, affordability, and the city's cultural identity.
What If Anchorage Diversified Beyond Oil Earlier?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Alaska's largest city developed a more diverse economic foundation in the 1980s, potentially creating a more resilient urban center less vulnerable to oil price volatility.
What If Android Never Developed?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Google never acquired Android Inc. in 2005, radically transforming the smartphone industry, mobile computing landscape, and digital economy of the 21st century.
What If Antitrust Enforcement Was Stronger?
Exploring the alternate timeline where American and global antitrust regulations were more aggressively enforced, potentially reshaping corporate consolidation, market power, and technological development across the global economy.
What If Apia Developed Different Tourism Approaches?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Samoa's capital pursued alternative tourism development strategies, potentially transforming the nation's economy, cultural preservation efforts, and position in the Pacific tourism landscape.