Scenarios about 'oil dependence'
The reliance of national economies and global energy systems on petroleum as a primary energy source since the early 20th century. Oil dependence has shaped geopolitical relations, military strategies, and economic policies, particularly after the 1973 oil crisis highlighted vulnerabilities in industrialized nations. In alternate history scenarios, changes to oil discovery patterns, alternative energy development timelines, or different Middle East political arrangements can dramatically alter global power structures and technological development paths.
What If Luanda Diversified Beyond Oil Earlier?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Angola's capital initiated economic diversification away from petroleum dependence in the 1990s, potentially transforming the country's development trajectory and regional influence.