Scenarios about 'gorbachev'
Mikhail Gorbachev was the last leader of the Soviet Union (1985-1991) who implemented the reformist policies of glasnost and perestroika. His attempts to liberalize the Soviet system, reduce Cold War tensions, and restructure the economy ultimately contributed to the dissolution of the USSR, making him a pivotal figure whose alternative choices or circumstances are frequently explored in alternate history scenarios.
What If Chernobyl Never Happened?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster was averted, potentially reshaping nuclear energy development, Soviet politics, and global environmental movements.
What If The INF Treaty Never Happened?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the United States and Soviet Union failed to reach the 1987 agreement to eliminate intermediate-range nuclear forces, dramatically altering Cold War dynamics and nuclear proliferation into the 21st century.
What If The Iron Curtain Never Fell?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the Soviet Union and its Eastern Bloc survived the challenges of the late 1980s, creating a persistent Cold War division that continues to shape global politics into the 21st century.
What If the Soviet Union Reformed Successfully?
Exploring how world history would have unfolded if the communist system in the USSR had evolved rather than collapsing in 1991.