Scenarios about 'self-determination'
The principle that nations and peoples have the right to freely determine their political status and pursue economic, social, and cultural development without external interference. Self-determination emerged as a significant concept during the decolonization era following World War I and II, becoming enshrined in international law and the United Nations Charter. In alternate history scenarios, different applications or timings of self-determination principles often create divergent national boundaries, ethnic relationships, and power structures across regions.
What If Kurdistan Became an Independent State?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Kurdish independence efforts succeeded, creating a sovereign Kurdistan and fundamentally altering Middle Eastern geopolitics, regional alliances, and global power dynamics.
What If Somaliland Gained International Recognition?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Somaliland's declaration of independence in 1991 was formally recognized by the international community, reshaping the Horn of Africa's political landscape and creating a new democratic state.
What If Tribal Colleges Were Never Established?
Exploring the alternate timeline where tribal colleges never emerged in the United States, profoundly altering Indigenous education, cultural preservation, and economic development across Native American communities.
What If Western Sahara's Status Was Resolved Differently?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the Western Sahara conflict found a definitive resolution, reshaping North African geopolitics, regional integration, and international legal precedents on self-determination.