Scenarios about 'sovereignty'
Sovereignty refers to the supreme authority of a state to govern itself without external interference within its territorial boundaries. This concept evolved from divine right of kings to popular sovereignty, becoming a cornerstone of the international order codified in the 1648 Peace of Westphalia and the United Nations Charter. In alternate history scenarios, sovereignty is often explored through questions of legitimacy, disputed territories, and how different political systems might have developed under altered historical conditions.
What If Hawaii Never Joined The United States?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the Hawaiian Kingdom maintained its sovereignty, avoiding annexation by the United States and potentially emerging as an independent Pacific power.
What If Newfoundland and Labrador Never Joined Canada?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Newfoundland and Labrador remained independent or chose a different path than confederation with Canada in 1949, potentially creating a distinct North Atlantic nation.
What If San Juan Developed Different Relationships with the US?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Puerto Rico's capital city and the island as a whole established fundamentally different political and economic ties with the United States, potentially altering Caribbean geopolitics and the status of millions.
What If The Hong Kong Handover Never Happened?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Hong Kong remained under British administration beyond 1997, dramatically altering the geopolitical landscape of East Asia and global relations with China.
What If The Peace of Westphalia Never Occurred?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the treaties of Westphalia failed in 1648, potentially altering the development of the modern state system, religious tolerance, and international relations as we know them.
What If The UN Had Its Own Military Force?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the United Nations established an independent standing military force, fundamentally altering international peacekeeping, sovereignty dynamics, and global power structures.