Scenarios about 'authoritarianism'
Authoritarianism refers to a system of government characterized by strong central power, limited political freedoms, and minimal individual rights, typically enforced through military or police control. Throughout history, authoritarian regimes have emerged across diverse political ideologies, often during periods of economic instability, social unrest, or in response to perceived external threats. In alternate history scenarios, the strengthening or weakening of authoritarian tendencies frequently serves as a critical divergence point, exploring how different balances of power might reshape national and global development.
What If Putin Never Came to Power?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Vladimir Putin never ascended to the Russian presidency, potentially altering Russia's political trajectory, international relations, and the global geopolitical landscape of the 21st century.
What If The Arab Spring Never Happened?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the wave of pro-democracy protests that swept the Middle East and North Africa in 2010-2011 never materialized, dramatically altering the region's political landscape and global geopolitics.
What If The Reichstag Fire Never Happened?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the 1933 Reichstag fire never occurred, potentially altering Hitler's path to absolute power and the emergence of Nazi Germany.
What If The Syrian Civil War Never Occurred?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the 2011 Syrian uprising didn't escalate into a devastating civil war, potentially altering Middle Eastern geopolitics, refugee crises, and the rise of ISIS.