Scenarios about 'Osama bin Laden'
Osama bin Laden was the founder and leader of the terrorist organization al-Qaeda, responsible for numerous attacks including the September 11, 2001 attacks on the United States. Born into a wealthy Saudi family, he became radicalized during the Soviet-Afghan War before establishing a global terrorist network. In alternate history scenarios, his capture or death at different times, or different responses to his activities, often create divergent geopolitical trajectories for the Middle East and global counter-terrorism efforts.
What If Bin Laden Was Captured Earlier?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Osama bin Laden was captured or killed before planning the 9/11 attacks, potentially altering the course of 21st century geopolitics, the War on Terror, and American foreign policy.
What If The Afghanistan War Never Happened?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the United States never invaded Afghanistan following the 9/11 attacks, dramatically altering the course of 21st century geopolitics, counterterrorism, and American foreign policy.
What If The Afghanistan War Never Occurred?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the United States did not invade Afghanistan after 9/11, forever altering the trajectory of the War on Terror, global counterterrorism strategy, and Central Asian geopolitics.