Scenarios about 'al-Qaeda'
Al-Qaeda is a multinational Islamist extremist organization founded by Osama bin Laden in the late 1980s during the Soviet-Afghan War. The group is responsible for numerous terrorist attacks worldwide, most notably the September 11, 2001 attacks on the United States, and has significantly influenced global politics, security policies, and military interventions in the Middle East. In alternate history scenarios, different outcomes of Al-Qaeda's formation, leadership decisions, or major operations often serve as divergence points that dramatically reshape modern geopolitical landscapes.
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 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.