Scenarios about 'democracy'
Democracy is a system of government where power is vested in the people, typically exercised through elected representatives or direct participation in decision-making. Originating in ancient Athens and evolving through various forms, democratic principles have shaped political developments across civilizations and continents. In alternate history scenarios, the spread, suppression, or alternative development of democratic institutions often serves as a critical divergence point that fundamentally alters societies and international relations.
What If the Chinese Democracy Movement of 1989 Succeeded?
Exploring how world history would have unfolded if the Tiananmen Square protests led to democratic reforms in China, transforming global politics and economics.
What If the American Revolution Failed?
Exploring how world history would have unfolded if British forces had defeated the colonial rebellion, maintaining control of North America and fundamentally altering the development of democratic movements worldwide.
What If Socrates Was Not Executed?
Exploring how world history would have unfolded if Socrates had avoided his death sentence, continuing his philosophical work for decades and potentially altering the development of Western thought.
What If the Roman Republic Never Became an Empire?
Exploring how world history would have unfolded if the Roman Republic found stability without transitioning to imperial rule, potentially creating a different model of governance that shaped Western political development.