Scenarios about 'communism'
Communism is a socio-economic ideology advocating for a classless society with common ownership of property and means of production. Emerging from Marxist thought in the 19th century, it became a dominant political force following the 1917 Russian Revolution, shaping global politics throughout the 20th century through the Soviet Union, China, and other states. In alternate history scenarios, communism often serves as a pivot point for exploring different outcomes of revolutions, Cold War conflicts, and economic development paths.
What If Gorbachev Never Came to Power?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Mikhail Gorbachev never became General Secretary of the Soviet Union, potentially prolonging the Cold War and altering the fate of the communist superpower.
What If Ho Chi Minh City Developed Different Post-War Economic Strategies?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Ho Chi Minh City pursued market liberalization immediately after the Vietnam War, potentially transforming Vietnam's economic trajectory decades earlier.
What If Lenin Died Before The Russian Revolution?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Vladimir Lenin died in exile before returning to Russia in 1917, fundamentally altering the course of the Russian Revolution and the development of global communism.
What If Lenin Lived Longer?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Vladimir Lenin survived his strokes and continued to lead the Soviet Union into the late 1920s, potentially altering the course of Soviet history, Stalin's rise to power, and the global development of communism.
What If Marxist Economics Remained More Influential?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Marxist economic theory maintained academic and political legitimacy throughout the 20th century, significantly altering global economic systems and power structures.
What If Perestroika and Glasnost Never Happened?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Mikhail Gorbachev never implemented his revolutionary reforms, potentially prolonging the Cold War and dramatically altering the geopolitical landscape of the 21st century.