Economic Changes
Scenarios involving different economic systems, trade patterns, and financial developments
What If The Iranian Revolution Never Happened?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the 1979 Iranian Revolution failed to materialize, potentially reshaping Middle Eastern geopolitics, global oil markets, and the course of Islamic politics in the modern era.
What If The Iron Curtain Never Fell?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the Soviet Union and its Eastern Bloc survived the challenges of the late 1980s, creating a persistent Cold War division that continues to shape global politics into the 21st century.
What If The Ixtoc I Oil Spill Never Occurred?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the catastrophic 1979-1980 Ixtoc I oil well blowout in the Bay of Campeche never happened, potentially altering offshore drilling safety standards, Gulf of Mexico ecosystems, and Mexico's petroleum industry development.
What If The James Webb Space Telescope Deployment Failed?
Exploring the alternate timeline where NASA's most ambitious space observatory experienced a catastrophic deployment failure, altering the trajectory of 21st century astronomy and space exploration.
What If The James Webb Space Telescope Was Never Built?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the James Webb Space Telescope project was canceled, dramatically altering the course of 21st century astronomy, our understanding of the early universe, and the future of space exploration.
What If The Kyoto Protocol Was Fully Implemented?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the 1997 Kyoto Protocol achieved universal adoption and full compliance, potentially altering the course of climate change and global environmental policy in the 21st century.