Scenarios about 'Uyghurs'
The Uyghurs are a Turkic ethnic group native to the Xinjiang region in Northwest China, with significant cultural and historical ties to Central Asia. They have maintained a distinct identity through their Turkic language, predominantly Sunni Islamic faith, and rich cultural traditions spanning literature, music, and architecture. In alternate history scenarios, the Uyghurs' historical experiences of autonomy, conquest, and resistance provide opportunities to explore different outcomes for Central Asian geopolitics and ethnic relations in East Asia.
What If Xinjiang Developed Different Economic Strategies?
Exploring the alternate timeline where China's Xinjiang region pursued alternative economic development paths, potentially reshaping Central Asian geopolitics, ethnic relations, and the modern Belt and Road Initiative.