Alternate Timelines

Scenarios about 'Gulf War'

The 1990-1991 military conflict triggered by Iraq's invasion of Kuwait that resulted in a US-led coalition forcing Iraqi withdrawal. This brief but significant war demonstrated post-Cold War American military dominance, introduced precision guided munitions to global audiences, and established new patterns of international coalition-building that would influence subsequent Middle Eastern interventions and alternate history scenarios.

What If Saddam Hussein Was Removed in 1991?

Exploring the alternate timeline where Coalition forces overthrew Saddam Hussein during the Gulf War, dramatically reshaping the Middle East and preventing the 2003 Iraq War.

What If The First Gulf War Never Occurred?

Exploring the alternate timeline where Iraq's invasion of Kuwait was prevented or resolved diplomatically, avoiding the 1991 Gulf War and potentially reshaping Middle Eastern geopolitics, U.S. military doctrine, and the entire trajectory of the late 20th and early 21st centuries.

What If The Gulf War Oil Spill Never Happened?

Exploring the alternate timeline where the devastating 1991 Gulf War oil spill—the largest in history—was prevented, potentially saving the Persian Gulf ecosystem and reshaping environmental warfare regulations.