Scenarios about 'Somalia'
Somalia is a country located in the Horn of Africa with a complex history of colonization, independence, civil war, and state fragility since the 1990s. Its strategic position near major shipping lanes and the Gulf of Aden has made it significant in regional geopolitics and international security concerns. In alternate history scenarios, Somalia often serves as a focal point for exploring different outcomes of decolonization, Cold War proxy conflicts, or the development of failed states in the post-colonial world.
What If Mogadishu Developed Without Decades of Conflict?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Somalia's capital avoided civil war and developed as a prosperous East African hub, reshaping regional dynamics and global perceptions of the Horn of Africa.
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 The Somalia Intervention Succeeded?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the 1992-1995 United Nations and U.S. humanitarian intervention in Somalia achieved its objectives, potentially altering the course of humanitarian interventions, U.S. foreign policy, and the fate of an entire region.