Scenarios about 'civil war'
A major armed conflict occurring within a single country or state, typically between opposing factions, regions, or political groups vying for control of the government or seeking independence. Civil wars often emerge from deep-seated social, economic, political, or ethnic tensions, and frequently result in significant civilian casualties, infrastructure destruction, and lasting societal trauma. These internal conflicts have shaped many nations' development, from the American Civil War to the Spanish Civil War and numerous post-colonial struggles, providing crucial turning points for alternate history scenarios.
What If Abidjan Recovered From Civil War Differently?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Côte d'Ivoire's economic capital Abidjan followed a different post-conflict recovery path after the Ivorian Civil Wars, potentially reshaping West African regional development.
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 Biafra Successfully Seceded from Nigeria?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the Republic of Biafra established permanent independence in 1967, reshaping West African geopolitics and potentially creating a prosperous Igbo nation-state.
What If Damascus Developed Differently Without Civil War?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Syria avoided civil war in 2011, allowing Damascus to develop as a Middle Eastern cultural and economic hub rather than suffering devastating conflict.
What If Libya Transitioned to Democracy Successfully?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Libya's 2011 revolution led to a stable, democratic state instead of civil war and chaos, potentially transforming North Africa's political landscape and refugee dynamics.
What If Maputo Developed Different Post-Civil War Strategies?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Mozambique implemented alternative post-civil war policies, potentially transforming its development trajectory and creating a different model for post-conflict African nations.