Scenarios about 'national identity'
National identity refers to the collective sense of belonging to a nation, encompassing shared cultural heritage, language, traditions, values, and historical narratives that bind people together. It has been a powerful force in shaping modern geopolitics, influencing everything from state formation and territorial claims to conflicts and international relations. In alternate history scenarios, shifting national identities often serve as critical divergence points, exploring how different cultural developments or political boundaries might have created entirely different conceptions of nationhood.
What If Flanders and Wallonia Separated in Belgium?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Belgium split along linguistic lines, creating independent Flemish and Walloon states and reshaping European politics and integration.
What If Queensland Separated from Australia?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Queensland successfully seceded from the Australian Federation, creating a new sovereign nation in the South Pacific.
What If The Commonwealth Games Never Happened?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the British Empire Games never evolved into the Commonwealth Games, significantly altering the landscape of international sports, post-colonial relations, and the development of athletic infrastructure across former British territories.
What If the All Blacks Never Dominated Rugby?
Exploring how New Zealand's national identity, cultural landscape, and international standing would have evolved if its iconic rugby team had remained a middling power rather than becoming the most successful sports team in history.
What If New Zealand Became a Republic?
Exploring how New Zealand's political landscape, international relations, and national identity might have evolved if it had transitioned from a constitutional monarchy to a republic in the early 21st century.
What If Australia Became a Republic?
Exploring how Australia's political landscape, international relations, and national identity might have evolved if the 1999 republic referendum had succeeded, transforming the country from a constitutional monarchy to a republic.