Scenarios about 'oligarchs'
Powerful business magnates who amassed enormous wealth and political influence during the privatization of state assets following the collapse of the Soviet Union. Oligarchs emerged primarily in Russia and other post-Soviet states in the 1990s, controlling vast sectors of industry, media, and natural resources while maintaining complex relationships with government officials. In alternate history scenarios, the rise, fall, or different composition of oligarchic classes can dramatically alter the political and economic development of post-communist societies.
What If Kyiv Developed Different Economic Strategies Post-Soviet Era?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Ukraine pursued a different economic path after independence, potentially transforming it into an Eastern European economic powerhouse rather than facing decades of oligarchic capture and economic struggles.
What If Putin Never Came to Power?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Vladimir Putin never ascended to the Russian presidency, potentially altering Russia's political trajectory, international relations, and the global geopolitical landscape of the 21st century.