Scenarios about 'imperialism'
Imperialism refers to the policy or practice by which powerful nations extend their influence and control over weaker territories through political, economic, military, or cultural means. This expansionist approach shaped global history particularly during the 19th and early 20th centuries, creating vast colonial empires that fundamentally altered political boundaries, economic systems, and cultural landscapes worldwide. The legacy of imperialism continues to influence international relations, economic development patterns, and postcolonial national identities.
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 Boxer Rebellion Succeeded?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the Chinese Boxer Rebellion of 1899-1901 successfully expelled Western powers, fundamentally altering the course of Chinese history and global imperialism.
What If The Meiji Restoration Never Happened?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Japan remained under Tokugawa shogunate rule, never modernized through the Meiji Restoration, and how this would have dramatically altered the balance of power in Asia and world history.
What If The Opium Wars Never Occurred?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Britain and China resolved their trade disputes diplomatically, avoiding the conflicts that reshaped East Asian history and global power dynamics.
What If The Qing Dynasty Never Rose to Power?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the Manchu invasion of China failed, preventing the establishment of the Qing Dynasty and dramatically altering Asian and global history.