I've been reading a New York Times op-ed series called "Borderlines" by Frank Jacobs, and in his latest article (http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/07/10/oh-no-canada/) he speculates about an alternate history where a contentious border between Newfoundland (rejecting confederation with Canada in 1948) and Canada (namely Quebec) creates a scenario where the Soviet Union exploits the issue... somehow. He was rather vague but the idea fascinates me nonetheless.
I haven't had the time to do a lot of research and I figure asking about it here might spur some interesting theories and discussion, namely; would much change at all if Newfoundland was independent? Would it embolden a Quebec seeking independence? If Quebec did leave Canada, would they eventually come to loggerheads with Newfoundland over Labrador (discussed at length in the linked article, if you need more info.)
I doubt a war would break out, of course, but the idea of Stalin taking advantage of this presents an intriguing, if admittedly weird-ish scenario that I think might be fun to speculate on. What if the Cold War had another potential flashpoint right on the North American continent? I leave the floor open to you. Timelines and general discussion are more than welcome.
I haven't had the time to do a lot of research and I figure asking about it here might spur some interesting theories and discussion, namely; would much change at all if Newfoundland was independent? Would it embolden a Quebec seeking independence? If Quebec did leave Canada, would they eventually come to loggerheads with Newfoundland over Labrador (discussed at length in the linked article, if you need more info.)
I doubt a war would break out, of course, but the idea of Stalin taking advantage of this presents an intriguing, if admittedly weird-ish scenario that I think might be fun to speculate on. What if the Cold War had another potential flashpoint right on the North American continent? I leave the floor open to you. Timelines and general discussion are more than welcome.
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