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Scenarios set primarily in Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific Island nations

What If New Zealand's Nuclear-Free Stance Never Happened?

Exploring how New Zealand's international relations, defense policy, and national identity would have evolved if the country had not adopted its landmark nuclear-free policy in the 1980s, fundamentally altering its relationship with the United States and position in global affairs.

October 5, 2023 Read More →

What If Captain Cook Never Reached New Zealand?

Exploring how New Zealand's history would have unfolded if James Cook had not charted its coastline in 1769-1770, potentially delaying European colonization and creating a fundamentally different trajectory for Māori society and the development of the nation.

September 30, 2023 Read More →

What If New Zealand Became a US State Instead of British Colony?

Exploring how the South Pacific's geopolitical landscape would have evolved if the United States had established sovereignty over New Zealand in the 19th century, creating an American territory that eventually became a state.

September 25, 2023 Read More →

What If the Treaty of Waitangi Was Never Signed?

Exploring how New Zealand's development would have unfolded without the 1840 Treaty of Waitangi, fundamentally altering the relationship between Māori and European settlers and reshaping the nation's political, cultural, and social landscape.

September 18, 2023 Read More →