Scenarios about 'authoritarian regimes'
Authoritarian regimes are political systems characterized by strong central power, limited political freedoms, and restricted individual rights, typically headed by a single leader or ruling party. Throughout history, such governments have emerged across ideological spectrums, from fascist Italy and Nazi Germany to communist states and military dictatorships in Latin America, Africa, and Asia. In alternate history scenarios, the rise, fall, or persistence of authoritarian regimes often serves as a critical divergence point, exploring how different political trajectories might have shaped global development.
What If Mussolini Never Came to Power?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Benito Mussolini's fascist movement failed to gain control of Italy in 1922, potentially altering the rise of fascism in Europe and the course of World War II.
What If Perestroika and Glasnost Never Happened?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Mikhail Gorbachev never implemented his revolutionary reforms, potentially prolonging the Cold War and dramatically altering the geopolitical landscape of the 21st century.