Scenarios about 'beirut'
The capital and largest city of Lebanon, situated on the eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea. Beirut has served as a major cultural, commercial, and political center in the Middle East for centuries, known historically as the "Paris of the Middle East" for its cosmopolitanism and French influence. In alternate history scenarios, Beirut's position at the crossroads of Western and Middle Eastern civilizations makes it a pivotal location for exploring different outcomes in regional conflicts, colonial histories, and sectarian dynamics.
What If Beirut Avoided Civil War Through Different Policies?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Lebanon implemented different political reforms and power-sharing mechanisms that prevented the devastating 1975-1990 civil war and transformed Beirut into a sustained Middle Eastern success story.
What If The Beirut Port Explosion Never Happened?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the devastating 2020 Beirut port explosion was prevented, potentially altering Lebanon's political trajectory and humanitarian situation in the midst of multiple crises.