Scenarios about 'post-Soviet states'
Post-Soviet states refers to the fifteen independent nations that emerged after the dissolution of the USSR in 1991. These countries, including Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, and the Baltic and Central Asian republics, have followed diverse paths of political and economic development while navigating complex relationships with each other and managing Soviet legacies. In alternate history scenarios, different outcomes for these states often explore variations in their transitions to independence, regional alliances, and potential reintegration efforts.
What If Ashgabat Implemented Different Gas Revenue Policies?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Turkmenistan pursued a resource management model similar to Norway, potentially transforming the isolated Central Asian nation into a regional economic powerhouse with greater political openness.
What If Minsk Implemented Different Economic Reforms?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Belarus pursued market liberalization rather than state-controlled economics after the Soviet collapse, potentially transforming the nation into an Eastern European economic success story.
What If Tbilisi Implemented Different Tourism Approaches?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Georgia's capital pursued alternative tourism development strategies, potentially transforming the city's economy, cultural preservation, and international relations.
What If The Central Asian Republics Formed a Stronger Union?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the five Central Asian republics established a powerful, cohesive union after the Soviet collapse, reshaping Eurasian geopolitics and economic development.
What If The Chechen Wars Never Happened?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Russia and Chechnya avoided the brutal conflicts of the 1990s and 2000s, potentially reshaping post-Soviet Russia, the Caucasus region, and global terrorism dynamics.
What If The Soviet Union Transitioned to Capitalism Successfully?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the Soviet Union managed a stable, prosperous transition to market economy in the 1990s, fundamentally reshaping global geopolitics and the post-Cold War order.