Scenarios about 'oil economy'
The economic system centered around petroleum extraction, refinement, distribution, and consumption that emerged as a dominant global force in the 20th century. Oil economies are characterized by the influence of fossil fuel production on national development, geopolitical power dynamics, and international relations, with oil-rich nations often experiencing resource-dependent growth patterns. The fluctuations in oil prices and control over petroleum resources have shaped modern conflicts, alliances, and alternative history scenarios exploring different energy development paths.
What If Anchorage Diversified Beyond Oil Earlier?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Alaska's largest city developed a more diverse economic foundation in the 1980s, potentially creating a more resilient urban center less vulnerable to oil price volatility.
What If Caracas Developed Different Economic Policies?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Venezuela's capital embraced market reforms instead of Chavismo, potentially transforming the country into a South American economic powerhouse rather than facing collapse.
What If Dubai Diversified Beyond Oil Earlier?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Dubai began its economic diversification in the 1960s instead of the 1990s, potentially creating an even more influential global hub decades ahead of schedule.
What If Riyadh Implemented Different Social Reforms Earlier?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Saudi Arabia embraced social liberalization decades before the Vision 2030 reforms, potentially reshaping the kingdom's role in global politics, economics, and regional stability.
What If Tehran Developed Different Economic Strategies?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Iran pursued economic liberalization and international integration after the 1979 Revolution instead of its isolationist path, potentially transforming the Middle East's economic landscape and geopolitical dynamics.