Scenarios about 'decolonization'
Decolonization refers to the process by which colonies gained independence from imperial powers, primarily occurring in the mid-20th century after World War II. This global phenomenon transformed the political map, ending centuries of European dominance and creating dozens of new nation-states across Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean. In alternate history scenarios, different timelines of decolonization can dramatically alter global power structures, economic development patterns, and cultural evolution.
What If Africa Was Never Colonized?
Exploring the alternate timeline where European powers never colonized the African continent, allowing indigenous kingdoms, cultures, and political systems to develop independently into the modern era.
What If African Higher Education Emphasized Different Priorities?
Exploring the alternate timeline where post-colonial African universities developed with greater emphasis on indigenous knowledge systems, applied sciences, and entrepreneurship rather than following Western academic models.
What If Dakar Developed Different Maritime Industries?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Dakar, Senegal developed robust shipbuilding and maritime technology industries in the 20th century, reshaping West Africa's economic development and global trade relationships.
What If Decolonization Happened Earlier?
Exploring the alternate timeline where European powers began dismantling their colonial empires in the aftermath of World War I rather than after World War II, fundamentally altering global development patterns and international relations.
What If Decolonization Never Occurred?
Exploring the alternate timeline where European colonial powers maintained their global empires, preventing the wave of independence movements that reshaped the global order in the 20th century.
What If India and Pakistan Never Separated?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the 1947 Partition never occurred, creating a unified South Asian state that would dramatically reshape global politics, religious coexistence, and economic development in the region.