Scenarios about 'Leonid Brezhnev'
Leonid Brezhnev was the General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union from 1964 to 1982, presiding over the era of "Stagnation" in Soviet history. Under his leadership, the USSR reached military parity with the United States, expanded its global influence, and experienced economic slowdown while implementing a policy of détente in international relations. In alternate history scenarios, Brezhnev's long tenure offers numerous potential divergence points regarding Cold War outcomes, Soviet economic reforms, and the eventual fate of the communist bloc.
What If Khrushchev Remained in Power Longer?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Nikita Khrushchev avoided his 1964 ouster and continued to lead the Soviet Union, potentially altering the course of the Cold War, Soviet reform, and global geopolitics.
What If The Cold War Turned Hot in The 1970s?
Exploring the alternate timeline where détente failed and Cold War tensions escalated into direct military conflict between the United States and Soviet Union during the 1970s.
What If The Prague Spring Succeeded?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Czechoslovakia's 1968 liberalization movement survived Soviet pressure, potentially reshaping the Cold War and accelerating the collapse of communism in Eastern Europe.