Economic Changes
Scenarios involving different economic systems, trade patterns, and financial developments
What If Beirut Avoided Civil War Through Different Policies?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Lebanon implemented different political reforms and power-sharing mechanisms that prevented the devastating 1975-1990 civil war and transformed Beirut into a sustained Middle Eastern success story.
What If Belgrade Developed Differently After Yugoslavia?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Belgrade followed a different developmental path after the dissolution of Yugoslavia, transforming the Balkan political landscape and urban development in Southeastern Europe.
What If Berlin's Reunification Was Managed Differently?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the reunification of Berlin after the fall of the Wall followed a more gradual, carefully planned approach with profound implications for Germany, Europe, and global geopolitics.
What If Berlin's Tempelhof Airport Was Redeveloped Instead of Preserved?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Berlin's historic Tempelhof Airport was transformed into a major urban development project rather than becoming Europe's largest inner-city park.
What If Biafra Successfully Seceded from Nigeria?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the Republic of Biafra established permanent independence in 1967, reshaping West African geopolitics and potentially creating a prosperous Igbo nation-state.
What If Big Box Stores Never Developed?
Exploring the alternate timeline where large-format retail giants like Walmart, Target, and Home Depot never came to dominate the American retail landscape, potentially preserving small businesses and reshaping consumer culture.