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 The Apartheid System Ended Earlier in South Africa?
Exploring the alternate timeline where South Africa's apartheid regime collapsed in the mid-1970s, fundamentally altering the nation's development and reshaping geopolitics across Africa and beyond.
What If The Berlin Conference Never Happened?
Exploring the alternate timeline where European powers never formalized the 'Scramble for Africa' through the 1884-1885 Berlin Conference, potentially altering the course of colonialism, decolonization, and modern African geopolitics.
What If The Cold War Never Happened?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the post-WWII tensions between the United States and Soviet Union never escalated into a global ideological conflict, fundamentally reshaping geopolitics, technological development, and global culture.
What If The Korean Peninsula Was Never Divided?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Korea remained a unified nation after World War II, avoiding the devastating war and decades of separation that have defined the peninsula's modern history.
What If The Pacific Islands Formed a Stronger Political Union?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Pacific Island nations united into a powerful regional federation, transforming the geopolitical landscape of Oceania and creating a significant player on the world stage.
What If The Scramble for Africa Never Happened?
Exploring the alternate timeline where European powers never engaged in the rapid colonization of Africa in the late 19th century, fundamentally altering the continent's development and the course of global history.