Economic Changes
Scenarios involving different economic systems, trade patterns, and financial developments
What If The Opium Wars Never Occurred?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Britain and China resolved their trade disputes diplomatically, avoiding the conflicts that reshaped East Asian history and global power dynamics.
What If The Oppau Explosion Never Occurred?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the catastrophic 1921 explosion at the BASF plant in Oppau, Germany never happened, potentially altering the development of the chemical industry, fertilizer production, and industrial safety practices throughout the 20th century.
What If The Oscars Were Never Created?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the Academy Awards were never established, drastically altering the landscape of film recognition, industry standards, and global cinema culture.
What If The Pacific Islands Formed a Stronger Political Union?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Pacific Island nations united into a powerful regional federation, transforming the geopolitical landscape of Oceania and creating a significant player on the world stage.
What If The Panama Canal Was Never Built?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the ambitious project to connect the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans through Panama failed, dramatically altering global shipping, geopolitics, and the development of the Americas.
What If The Paris Agreement Never Happened?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the landmark 2015 climate accord failed to materialize, drastically altering international climate policy and the global response to climate change.