Scenarios about 'territorial expansion'
Territorial expansion refers to the process by which nations extend their sovereignty over new geographic areas through conquest, colonization, purchase, or annexation. Throughout history, empires and states have pursued expansion to gain resources, strategic advantages, population, and prestige, significantly reshaping political boundaries and cultural landscapes. In alternate history scenarios, different patterns of territorial expansion often serve as critical divergence points, creating worlds with dramatically altered geopolitical realities.
What If Alaska Remained Russian Territory?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Russia never sold Alaska to the United States in 1867, fundamentally altering North American geopolitics and the global balance of power into the 21st century.
What If Mexico Joined The United States?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Mexico became integrated into the United States, fundamentally reshaping North American geopolitics, culture, and economic development.
What If The Alaska Purchase Never Happened?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the United States never purchased Alaska from Russia in 1867, potentially reshaping North American geopolitics and the global balance of power through the 20th century and beyond.