But do you think the Russians will explode without the ottos in the CP?
We will see. However I don't think direct annexation is viable. Vassalization seems more prudent if a collapse does happen.
With Libya and Yemen retained as well as Najd, the oe population is around ~25 million.
It was a peculiar entity no doubt. Sorta like the crown holdings like Mann and the channel Islands of Britain today. A holding of the monarch but not governed directly by the monarch's government.
Thanks for the reply. In terms of immigration maybe Muslims from Europe might immigrate to the OE, such as from Bosnia and parts of the Russian Empire. Immigration from India, Pakistan, Indonesia and other parts of Asia might also occur due to higher living standards in the OE and its foremost position among Muslim nations ITTL. Immigration of Armenians could occur if Russia becomes heavy-handed or downright oppressive against their Armenian population for whatever reason, maybe Azerbaijanis and some Kurds from Iran if a large portion of Ottoman Kurds become sedentary, settle in urban areas and experience a tangible increase in their living standards.
Their still were a bunch of claimants at the time, some of them sons and grandsons of the last Mughal emperor, they just you know A say the claim as kind of worthless given the British disinherited them and would kill any claimant who tried to press it to rule Deli.
It would likely be from well, Russia and Persia given the borders are relatively close and a lot of people lives are pretty terrible.
Lenin would be angry that they remain under a monarchy. Luxembourg I believe didn't really have problems with a real constitutional monarchy.
Regardless of how long it takes or whether it does occur, I would like to say that your two timelines (Osman Reborn and Russia Resurgent) are both enjoyable and interesting regarding how Russia and the Ottomans end up doing better compared with OTL..
