Scenarios about 'caribbean'
The Caribbean refers to the region consisting of the Caribbean Sea, its islands, and surrounding coasts, historically shaped by indigenous Taíno, Carib, and Arawak cultures before European colonization transformed it through plantation economies and the transatlantic slave trade. This diverse region became a contested space among European powers including Spain, Britain, France, and the Netherlands, creating a complex tapestry of cultures, languages, and political systems that continue to influence alternate history scenarios exploring different colonial outcomes or independence movements.
What If Bridgetown Developed Beyond Tourism?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Barbados' capital city pursued economic diversification strategies beyond tourism in the post-colonial era, potentially transforming it into a major Caribbean financial and technological hub.
What If Puerto Rico Became a US State?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Puerto Rico successfully achieved statehood, becoming the 51st state of the United States, and how this would reshape Caribbean geopolitics, American politics, and the island's economic trajectory.
What If The Caribbean Community Implemented a Single Market Earlier?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the CARICOM Single Market and Economy was fully implemented in the 1990s, potentially transforming the economic landscape and global influence of the Caribbean region.
What If The Grenada Invasion Never Happened?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the United States never invaded Grenada in 1983, potentially reshaping Cold War dynamics in the Caribbean and altering U.S. military interventionism patterns.