Scenarios about 'australia'
Australia refers to both the continent and the nation in the Southern Hemisphere, which evolved from British colonial settlements established in the late 18th century to a federated country in 1901. Its unique geographic isolation has shaped distinctive ecosystems, indigenous cultures with over 60,000 years of history, and a modern multicultural society. In alternate history scenarios, Australia often features in explorations of different colonial outcomes, indigenous contact scenarios, or geopolitical alignments in the Pacific region.
What If Australia Implemented Rapid Climate Action After Catastrophic Disasters?
Exploring the economic, environmental, and geopolitical consequences if Australia responded to escalating climate disasters with world-leading rapid decarbonization and adaptation policies.
What If Australia's Indigenous Voice to Parliament Referendum Succeeded?
Exploring the constitutional, social, and international consequences if Australia had successfully established a First Nations Voice to Parliament through the 2023 referendum.
What If Australia Became a Renewable Energy Superpower?
Exploring the economic, geopolitical, and environmental consequences if Australia rapidly transformed into a global renewable energy superpower, leveraging its vast solar, wind, and critical mineral resources.
What If New Zealand and Australia Adopted a Shared Currency?
Exploring the economic, political, and social consequences if New Zealand and Australia implemented a common currency, transforming trans-Tasman relations and their position in the global economy.
What If New Zealand Became China's Closest Western Ally?
Exploring the geopolitical, economic, and social consequences if New Zealand pivoted away from its traditional Western alliances to become China's primary partner among developed nations, reshaping Pacific power dynamics.
What If New Zealand Joined AUKUS?
Exploring how New Zealand's entry into the AUKUS security pact would reshape Pacific geopolitics, transform its nuclear-free stance, and fundamentally alter its relationships with China, Australia, and the United States.