Scenarios about 'Caribbean development'
The historical progression of economic, social, and political systems in the Caribbean archipelago and surrounding coastal regions. Caribbean development encompasses colonial extraction economies, plantation systems, independence movements, and post-colonial nation-building efforts, reflecting the complex interplay of European imperialism, African diaspora cultures, indigenous influences, and modern tourism-based economies. The region's developmental patterns offer rich ground for alternate history scenarios exploring different outcomes of colonization, slavery, revolution, and economic integration.
What If Havana Developed Without US Embargo?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the United States never imposed a trade embargo on Cuba, allowing Havana to develop as a Caribbean economic and cultural powerhouse since the 1960s.
What If Port-au-Prince Developed Without Natural Disasters and Political Instability?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Haiti's capital avoided devastating earthquakes and political turmoil, potentially becoming a Caribbean metropolis and regional economic powerhouse.