Scenarios about 'Switzerland'
Switzerland is a landlocked, mountainous country in Central Europe known for its political neutrality, direct democracy, and banking system. Its unique federalist structure unites German, French, Italian, and Romansh regions, while its strategic Alpine position has allowed it to remain neutral through major European conflicts. In alternate history scenarios, Switzerland often serves as a diplomatic nexus, financial power, or divergence point where different political systems might have evolved.
What If European Vocational Education Systems Took Different Approaches?
Exploring the alternate timeline where key European nations made fundamentally different choices in developing their vocational education systems, potentially reshaping economic development, social mobility, and global competitiveness.
What If Geneva Developed Beyond International Organizations?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Geneva evolved into a global metropolis beyond its role as headquarters for international organizations, becoming a major economic and cultural hub rivaling financial centers like London, New York, and Singapore.
What If Switzerland's Banking Secrecy Was Ended Earlier?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Switzerland's banking secrecy laws were dismantled decades before 2009, dramatically reshaping global finance, tax compliance, and the geopolitical landscape.
What If Zurich Implemented Different Financial Regulations?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Switzerland and specifically Zurich adopted more transparent banking regulations in the 1930s, dramatically altering the global financial landscape and Switzerland's role in it.