Scenarios about 'Afghanistan'
Afghanistan is a landlocked country in Central and South Asia with a complex history shaped by its strategic location at the crossroads of civilizations. Throughout history, it has been influenced by Persian, Greek, Buddhist, Islamic and modern Western cultures, while also serving as a battleground for empires including Alexander the Great, the British Empire, Soviet Union, and United States. In alternate history scenarios, Afghanistan often features as a pivot point for different imperial outcomes, changed religious developments, or altered geopolitical alignments in Central Asia.
What If Bin Laden Was Captured Earlier?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Osama bin Laden was captured or killed before planning the 9/11 attacks, potentially altering the course of 21st century geopolitics, the War on Terror, and American foreign policy.
What If Islamabad Developed Different Relationships with Tribal Areas?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Pakistan pursued a more integrative approach toward the Federally Administered Tribal Areas, potentially reshaping regional security dynamics and the trajectory of South Asian geopolitics.
What If Kabul Developed Differently Without Decades of Conflict?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Afghanistan's capital city avoided the devastating wars that began in the late 1970s, potentially becoming a thriving Central Asian metropolis and regional hub.
What If The Afghanistan War Never Happened?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the United States never invaded Afghanistan following the 9/11 attacks, dramatically altering the course of 21st century geopolitics, counterterrorism, and American foreign policy.
What If The Afghanistan War Never Occurred?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the United States did not invade Afghanistan after 9/11, forever altering the trajectory of the War on Terror, global counterterrorism strategy, and Central Asian geopolitics.
What If The War on Terror Never Happened?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the United States did not launch a global War on Terror following the 9/11 attacks, potentially reshaping 21st century geopolitics, military strategy, and civil liberties.