Scenarios about 'the troubles'
The period of sectarian conflict in Northern Ireland from the late 1960s to 1998, characterized by violence between nationalist/republican (primarily Catholic) and unionist/loyalist (primarily Protestant) communities. This ethno-nationalist conflict involved paramilitary groups, the British Army, and police forces, resulting in over 3,500 deaths and was ultimately addressed through the Good Friday Agreement, which established a power-sharing government.
What If Belfast Avoided The Troubles Through Different Policies?
Exploring the alternate timeline where different political decisions and social policies prevented sectarian violence in Northern Ireland, dramatically altering Belfast's development and the UK-Ireland relationship.
What If Northern Ireland Reunified with Ireland?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Northern Ireland voted to leave the United Kingdom and reunify with the Republic of Ireland, fundamentally altering the political landscape of the British Isles and European relations.
What If The Good Friday Agreement Failed?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the 1998 Northern Ireland peace agreement collapsed, leading to renewed conflict and potentially transforming European politics, security, and communal relations for decades.