Scenarios about 'sanctions'
Economic, diplomatic, or trade restrictions imposed by countries or international bodies against states, organizations, or individuals to influence behavior or policy. Sanctions have been utilized throughout modern history as non-military coercive measures to address issues ranging from human rights violations to nuclear proliferation. In alternate history scenarios, different sanction regimes could significantly alter economic development patterns, geopolitical alignments, and the outcomes of international conflicts.
What If Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 Was Never Shot Down?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 wasn't destroyed over eastern Ukraine in 2014, potentially altering the trajectory of Russia-West relations and the Ukraine conflict.
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.