Contemporary History
Scenarios from 1945 CE to present day
What If Robert Kennedy Wasn't Assassinated?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Robert F. Kennedy survived the assassination attempt in 1968, potentially reshaping American politics, the Vietnam War, and the trajectory of progressive politics.
What If Roe v. Wade Was Never Decided?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the landmark 1973 Supreme Court decision that federally protected abortion rights never occurred, dramatically altering the American legal, political, and social landscape.
What If Roe v. Wade Was Never Overturned?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the 2022 Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization decision did not overturn the constitutional right to abortion in the United States.
What If Roger Federer Never Became a Tennis Star?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Roger Federer pursued a different career path, dramatically reshaping the landscape of professional tennis and sports history in the 21st century.
What If Russia's Shock Therapy Never Occurred?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Russia adopted a gradual economic transition after the Soviet collapse rather than implementing radical free-market reforms, potentially altering the course of post-Soviet Russia and global geopolitics.
What If Saddam Hussein Was Removed in 1991?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Coalition forces overthrew Saddam Hussein during the Gulf War, dramatically reshaping the Middle East and preventing the 2003 Iraq War.