Scenarios about 'post-Soviet politics'
Post-Soviet politics refers to the political developments, systems, and dynamics that emerged in the former Soviet Union republics after the USSR's collapse in 1991. This era has been characterized by varying trajectories of democratization, authoritarianism, economic transition, ethnic tensions, and the renegotiation of international relationships. Understanding post-Soviet political evolution provides crucial context for alternate history scenarios exploring different outcomes following the Soviet dissolution or alternative paths for these nations.
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.
What If The Chechen Wars Never Occurred?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Russia and Chechnya avoided bloody conflict in the 1990s, potentially reshaping post-Soviet geopolitics, counterterrorism efforts, and Russia's democratic development.
What If The Russian-Georgian War Never Occurred?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the 2008 Russian-Georgian War was averted, potentially reshaping post-Soviet politics, NATO expansion, and the trajectory of Russian relations with the West.