Scenarios about 'globalization'
Globalization refers to the increasing interconnectedness and interdependence of economies, cultures, and populations around the world through expanding cross-border trade, technology, investment, and cultural exchange. This process accelerated dramatically in the late 20th century through advances in transportation, communication technologies, and liberalized trade policies. In alternate history scenarios, different patterns of globalization might emerge from changed technological developments, political arrangements, or cultural influences.
What If Neoliberalism Never Became Dominant?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Keynesian economics remained the prevailing economic paradigm and neoliberal policies never gained global traction after the 1970s.
What If Offshoring Never Became Common?
Exploring the alternate timeline where manufacturing and service jobs remained predominantly local, fundamentally altering global economic development, labor markets, and international trade relations.
What If Shanghai Developed Differently After Opening Up?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Shanghai pursued a different development model after China's economic reforms, potentially reshaping China's economic rise and global influence.
What If The Berlin Wall Never Fell?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the 1989 fall of the Berlin Wall never occurred, prolonging the Cold War and dramatically reshaping global politics, economic development, and European integration into the 21st century.
What If The Bhopal Disaster Never Happened?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the catastrophic 1984 gas leak at the Union Carbide plant in Bhopal, India never occurred, potentially altering industrial safety standards, corporate accountability, and India's development.
What If The BRICS Nations Never Developed?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa failed to emerge as major economic powers, dramatically altering the global economic balance of the 21st century.