Asami
Banned
Bangladesh will be an important part of the next update; the backend of it, anyway. But Albania hasn't been mentioned at all; I should give a status update on Europe and the Americas and the rest of Asia. Let me write that up.
World Leaders, 1990
Asami
Banned
As of 1990...
Leader of the People's Republic of China:
General Secretary of the Soviet Union:
President of the Republic of France:
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom:
President of the United States:
Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany:
President of the People's Republic of Korea
First this, then some status updates!
Leader of the People's Republic of China:
1949-1953: Mao Tse-tung (CPC)
1953-1956: Zhu De (CPC)
1956-1958: Deng Xiaoping (CPC)
1958-1959: Lin Biao (Junta/Military)
1959-1965: Jiang Qing (CPC)
1965-1972: Aisin-Gioro Puyi (CPC)
1972-1985: Deng Xiaoping (PPC)
1985-1990: Constitutional Convention
1953-1956: Zhu De (CPC)
1956-1958: Deng Xiaoping (CPC)
1958-1959: Lin Biao (Junta/Military)
1959-1965: Jiang Qing (CPC)
1965-1972: Aisin-Gioro Puyi (CPC)
1972-1985: Deng Xiaoping (PPC)
1985-1990: Constitutional Convention
General Secretary of the Soviet Union:
1922 - 1949: Joseph Stalin (CPSU)
1949 - 1974: Georgy Zhukov (CPSU)
1974 - 1980: Alexei Kosygin (CPSU)
1980 - present: Nikolai Ryzhkov (CPSU)
1949 - 1974: Georgy Zhukov (CPSU)
1974 - 1980: Alexei Kosygin (CPSU)
1980 - present: Nikolai Ryzhkov (CPSU)
President of the Republic of France:
1947 - 1954: Vincent Auriol (SFIO)
1954 - 1958: Georges Bidault (Popular Republican)
1958 - 1966: Charles de Gaulle (UNR)
1966 - 1975: Francois Mitterand (FGDS)
1975 - 1988: Lionel Jospin (FGDS)
1988 - present: Jacques Chirac (RPR)
1954 - 1958: Georges Bidault (Popular Republican)
1958 - 1966: Charles de Gaulle (UNR)
1966 - 1975: Francois Mitterand (FGDS)
1975 - 1988: Lionel Jospin (FGDS)
1988 - present: Jacques Chirac (RPR)
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom:
1947 - 1951: Clement Attlee (Labour)
1951 - 1955: Winston Churchill (Conservative)
1955 - 1956: Anthony Eden (Conservative)
1956 - 1959: Harold MacMillan (Conservative)
1959 - 1966: Hugh Gaitskell (Labour)
1966 - 1970: Edward Heath (Conservative)
1970 - 1979: Harold Wilson (Labour)
1979 - 1987: Geoffrey Howe (Conservative)
1987 - present: Roy Hattersley (Labour)
1951 - 1955: Winston Churchill (Conservative)
1955 - 1956: Anthony Eden (Conservative)
1956 - 1959: Harold MacMillan (Conservative)
1959 - 1966: Hugh Gaitskell (Labour)
1966 - 1970: Edward Heath (Conservative)
1970 - 1979: Harold Wilson (Labour)
1979 - 1987: Geoffrey Howe (Conservative)
1987 - present: Roy Hattersley (Labour)
President of the United States:
1945-1953: Harry S. Truman (Democratic)
1953 - 1961: Estes Kefauver (Democratic)
1961 - 1969: Nelson Rockefeller (Republican)
1969 - 1973: Harold Stassen (Republican)
1973 - 1975: Henry M. Jackson (Democratic)
1975 - 1985: Terry Sanford (Democratic)
1985 - present: Alexander Haig (Republican)
1953 - 1961: Estes Kefauver (Democratic)
1961 - 1969: Nelson Rockefeller (Republican)
1969 - 1973: Harold Stassen (Republican)
1973 - 1975: Henry M. Jackson (Democratic)
1975 - 1985: Terry Sanford (Democratic)
1985 - present: Alexander Haig (Republican)
Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany:
1949 - 1963: Konrad Adenauer (CDU)
1963 - 1966: Ludwig Erhard (CDU)
1966 - 1969: Kurt Georg Kiesinger (CDU)
1969 - 1972: Willy Brandt (SPD)
1972 - 1980: Rainer Barzel (CDU)
1980 - 1981: Franz-Josef Strauss (CSU)
1981 - present: Helmut Köhl (CDU)
1963 - 1966: Ludwig Erhard (CDU)
1966 - 1969: Kurt Georg Kiesinger (CDU)
1969 - 1972: Willy Brandt (SPD)
1972 - 1980: Rainer Barzel (CDU)
1980 - 1981: Franz-Josef Strauss (CSU)
1981 - present: Helmut Köhl (CDU)
President of the People's Republic of Korea
1980 - present: Park Chung Hee (United Democratic)
First this, then some status updates!
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Oh wow, you actually managed a peaceful and amicable reunification of PRC/ROC (including Hong Kong and Macau), the Koreas and the Vietnams all in one go with a POD after 1949, all the while keeping the Soviet Union intact and more economically sound.
What a difference an early Stalin death makes, which in turn makes Mao's supremacy very unstable. Most of the OTL world's problems concerning China and Russia and the post-Cold War mess can probably be traced back to these two.
What a difference an early Stalin death makes, which in turn makes Mao's supremacy very unstable. Most of the OTL world's problems concerning China and Russia and the post-Cold War mess can probably be traced back to these two.
Fearless Leader
Donor
Regarding Albania: Depending on when the rapprochement between Tito and the USSR happens, Koci Xoxe and his pro-Yugoslav faction of the Albanian communist party might be able to come out on top. Without Stalin's support it's unlikely that Hoxha would have been able to steer clear of Yugoslav influence in the 1940's.
In all likelihood TTL probably sees Albania being incorporated into Yugoslavia as an additional Republic under Tito. Ethnically Albanian portions of Yugoslavia (Kosovo, Southern Montenegro, Western Macedonia) probably get lumped into the Socialist Republic of Albania.
Fearless Leader
Donor
That would still cause major problems for Enver Hoxha who was still very much establishing himself in 1950. Considering that the Soviets are going to consider Albania Yugoslavia's play thing, and the Chinese won't be in a place to support Albania at that point, I think Hoxha probably gets replaced with someone a bit more friendly to Yugoslavia (Perhaps Beqir Balluku?) and Albania continues down the road of becoming a part of Yugoslavia.
IMO this could lead to a drastically different Albania, especially if even a fraction of the time, riches, and effort put into building all of Hoxha's bunkers is put into building roads.
Asami
Banned
Fair point. I had basically abandoned Albania in terms of the timeline; which has been largely Asia-centric. The changes to Albania will be in the next map (1999)
Fearless Leader
Donor
Tito could also seriously mess with Greece by creating an autonomous province in northern Epirus for Greek Communists to run (and run to...)
That being said, though Albania's inclusion in Yugoslavia likely leads to a richer Albania, it probably further complicates matters after Tito's death. Given it's role in Serbian national discourse, Kosovo is likely going to be an even more contentious issue in post-Tito Yugoslavia. Large swaths of it will be in the Albanian Yugoslav Republic and the Serbs won't like that one bit. It's going to be a nasty state of affairs.
Status Updates, 1990
Asami
Banned
News of the World
The world has changed a great deal in the last, well, forty years.
UNITED STATES:
Western society continues to train a long-line towards liberalism. With the Red Scare blowing up in the faces of those who crafted it perilously, leftism carries a far less significant stigma than it does in the original timeline. Coupled with a fierce defence of the record, movie, gaming and comic industry from "moral crusaders", the United States of 1990 is a far more liberal place than one would expect.
With no "Moral Majority", or Vietnam, or Korea; the United States is a shining example of democracy, freedom and progress; surprisingly enough. The wisdom of generations of American men has come to the forefront; primarily through such men as Walt Disney, whose attractions and whimsy fundamentally created a Second American Renaissance in the 1950s, 60s and 70s. The Counterculture focused less on drugs, sex and rock and roll; and more on reform, rallying for civil rights, and bettering America.
The Information Age is on the brink of occurring, and many men, such as Steve Jobs, Bill Gates and others, are riding the growing tide of the computing age; and it leaves no doubt, that the world will soon follow.
LATIN AMERICA:
Latin America is still a rather unstable place. However, the Soviet Union's own internal reforms has pushed the few communist states in the Americas towards reform as well. Nicaragua and Cuba, the two states of official "Marxist-Leninist" doctrine, have begun to embrace the tides of openness. The United States and Cuba plan to resume standard relations in 1991, and Nicaragua's American embassy reopened in 1989, after several years of being closed.
The United States is still not very fond of communism, but she is willing to share the world with the communists; so long as they continue the path they are on, and so long as the U.S. remains the progressive, shining place that it is.
Latin America is strangely calm, an oddity in any universe.
THE COMMONWEALTH: The United Kingdom remains a world-class power; albeit, living in the shadow of her former colony. Queen Elizabeth II celebrates 38 years as Queen of the United Kingdom, and has overseen many governments changing hands. Currently, the British state is governed by the Labour Party under Roy Hattersley; following the fall of the Geoffrey Howe government in 1987.
The British political system is not quite as shafted as it is IOTL, and many people still remain brightly optimistic about the future of the state; particularly the Royals and the Prime Minister. The Tenth Doctor has just burst onto screens on the BBC, Spitting Image continues to make populations uproar with seditious laughter, and Mary Whitehouse continues to sputter and gasp at the crass and crude things on the telly.
Canada pilots her way through the late 20th century, living primarily in the shadows of her superpower older sister. However, Canada and the United States continue to foster better relations, particularly where trade and diplomacy is concerned. Canada looks with optimism at the future, for it seems that in many cases, things will remain bright.
ANZAC forms a strong back-bone for American naval defense, although they warm to the overtures from Beijing to form friendly relations. While weary, they too, revel in the peace of the 20th century's end.
It remains truly, a British century.
EUROPE: The continent that lost the most in both World Wars, is coming along great; particularly as the Soviet Union continues to pull back her influence and consolidate herself.
Germany, divided for forty long years, is now once again united. Between 1949 and 1961, the German Democratic Republic suffered massive brain-drain. After the purge of many Stalinist individuals and the laxing of restrictions on the DDR, the brain-drain trickled off, and the DDR limped on as a Soviet satellite state. However, under Ryzhkov's regime, the USSR is less and less willing to prop up Communist regimes in Europe, and prefers to let things "go as they go".
Thus, the German Democratic Republic went silently into the good night in 1990, never to return. Germany is one, once more; and many recite a line from the East German anthem as a reminder of the bright future ahead.
Alte Not gilt es zu zwingen,
Und wir zwingen sie vereint,
Denn es muss uns doch gelingen,
Daß die Sonne schön wie nie
Über Deutschland scheint,
Über Deutschland scheint.
To the South of Germany and the prospering European Community, Yugoslavia remains an oddity. After the fall of the Albanian regime in the 1950s to Tito's influences, the Yugoslavian state has pressed onward, trying to remain a singular nation. The culture differences between the Catholic Slavs, Orthodox Slavs, and Muslims has pressured the very limits of the state, particularly as Serbian dominance attempts to reign supreme.
After the death of Josip Broz Tito in 1980, the state seemed ready to burst; however, an internal revolution by members of the other states, particularly Albania, Slovenia, Croatia and Bosnia, Serbia's power was significantly reduced, and Serbia became one of many cogs that powered the Yugoslav state.
While the troubles are not yet over in 1990, the threat of Yugoslavia imploding remains put off for now; something that has many people breathing sighs of relief... if only for now.
ASIA:
With the People's Republic of China's vast reforms, the very landscape of Asia has changed. In many cases, hostility, conflict and distrust have been replaced by optimism, friendship and willingness.
Vietnam, in the 15 years since unification, has prospered endlessly. Northern and Southern neighbors consider each other whole again, and Vietnam celebrates their new unity annually, and many believe that things have never been so good.
Korea's economy continues to grow exponentially, becoming one of the "Asian Tigers", along with the Philippines, Vietnam and Khmer. President Park seems fit to rule for the rest of his days, as every election, he comes away either unopposed, or with a shattering supervictory. The Korean peoples are free, united, and happy once more.
But even as good as things are, there are regions of the world where problems continue to reign, and will reign for some time. Africa is still a place of warlords, chaos and discontent. South Africa's apartheid remains adamant in it's sticking, and has forced the states of Rhodesia and Botswana under her suzerainty, despite the unwillingness of both states.
India and Pakistan stare across a border, bloodlusted and hungry for each other's demise; to make matters worse, rumors of military discontent are spreading across both nations. Things may get worse before they get better.
The Middle East is at peace; but only barely. Israel's existence rankles the feathers of most Arab nations; but the moderating influence of Iran, a constitutional monarchy with a democratic system; and the Kingdom of Egypt, also a constitutional monarchy, keep the peace. Iraq, Jordan and Syria, all form a "Triangle" in an alliance system, dedicated on keeping said peace.
Saudi Arabia, however, remains ever malevolent...
Afghanistan continues to face internal strife between Communists, Islamists and general rebels; Iran, the USSR, Pakistan (+ U.S.) and China all have stakes in this game of Empires, and it is unknown what, if anything, will happen.
The world is at an unparalleled state of peace, and many wonder what shall break this peace. It can be anything...
UNITED STATES:
Western society continues to train a long-line towards liberalism. With the Red Scare blowing up in the faces of those who crafted it perilously, leftism carries a far less significant stigma than it does in the original timeline. Coupled with a fierce defence of the record, movie, gaming and comic industry from "moral crusaders", the United States of 1990 is a far more liberal place than one would expect.
With no "Moral Majority", or Vietnam, or Korea; the United States is a shining example of democracy, freedom and progress; surprisingly enough. The wisdom of generations of American men has come to the forefront; primarily through such men as Walt Disney, whose attractions and whimsy fundamentally created a Second American Renaissance in the 1950s, 60s and 70s. The Counterculture focused less on drugs, sex and rock and roll; and more on reform, rallying for civil rights, and bettering America.
The Information Age is on the brink of occurring, and many men, such as Steve Jobs, Bill Gates and others, are riding the growing tide of the computing age; and it leaves no doubt, that the world will soon follow.
LATIN AMERICA:
Latin America is still a rather unstable place. However, the Soviet Union's own internal reforms has pushed the few communist states in the Americas towards reform as well. Nicaragua and Cuba, the two states of official "Marxist-Leninist" doctrine, have begun to embrace the tides of openness. The United States and Cuba plan to resume standard relations in 1991, and Nicaragua's American embassy reopened in 1989, after several years of being closed.
The United States is still not very fond of communism, but she is willing to share the world with the communists; so long as they continue the path they are on, and so long as the U.S. remains the progressive, shining place that it is.
Latin America is strangely calm, an oddity in any universe.
THE COMMONWEALTH: The United Kingdom remains a world-class power; albeit, living in the shadow of her former colony. Queen Elizabeth II celebrates 38 years as Queen of the United Kingdom, and has overseen many governments changing hands. Currently, the British state is governed by the Labour Party under Roy Hattersley; following the fall of the Geoffrey Howe government in 1987.
The British political system is not quite as shafted as it is IOTL, and many people still remain brightly optimistic about the future of the state; particularly the Royals and the Prime Minister. The Tenth Doctor has just burst onto screens on the BBC, Spitting Image continues to make populations uproar with seditious laughter, and Mary Whitehouse continues to sputter and gasp at the crass and crude things on the telly.
Canada pilots her way through the late 20th century, living primarily in the shadows of her superpower older sister. However, Canada and the United States continue to foster better relations, particularly where trade and diplomacy is concerned. Canada looks with optimism at the future, for it seems that in many cases, things will remain bright.
ANZAC forms a strong back-bone for American naval defense, although they warm to the overtures from Beijing to form friendly relations. While weary, they too, revel in the peace of the 20th century's end.
It remains truly, a British century.
EUROPE: The continent that lost the most in both World Wars, is coming along great; particularly as the Soviet Union continues to pull back her influence and consolidate herself.
Germany, divided for forty long years, is now once again united. Between 1949 and 1961, the German Democratic Republic suffered massive brain-drain. After the purge of many Stalinist individuals and the laxing of restrictions on the DDR, the brain-drain trickled off, and the DDR limped on as a Soviet satellite state. However, under Ryzhkov's regime, the USSR is less and less willing to prop up Communist regimes in Europe, and prefers to let things "go as they go".
Thus, the German Democratic Republic went silently into the good night in 1990, never to return. Germany is one, once more; and many recite a line from the East German anthem as a reminder of the bright future ahead.
Alte Not gilt es zu zwingen,
Und wir zwingen sie vereint,
Denn es muss uns doch gelingen,
Daß die Sonne schön wie nie
Über Deutschland scheint,
Über Deutschland scheint.
To the South of Germany and the prospering European Community, Yugoslavia remains an oddity. After the fall of the Albanian regime in the 1950s to Tito's influences, the Yugoslavian state has pressed onward, trying to remain a singular nation. The culture differences between the Catholic Slavs, Orthodox Slavs, and Muslims has pressured the very limits of the state, particularly as Serbian dominance attempts to reign supreme.
After the death of Josip Broz Tito in 1980, the state seemed ready to burst; however, an internal revolution by members of the other states, particularly Albania, Slovenia, Croatia and Bosnia, Serbia's power was significantly reduced, and Serbia became one of many cogs that powered the Yugoslav state.
While the troubles are not yet over in 1990, the threat of Yugoslavia imploding remains put off for now; something that has many people breathing sighs of relief... if only for now.
ASIA:
With the People's Republic of China's vast reforms, the very landscape of Asia has changed. In many cases, hostility, conflict and distrust have been replaced by optimism, friendship and willingness.
Vietnam, in the 15 years since unification, has prospered endlessly. Northern and Southern neighbors consider each other whole again, and Vietnam celebrates their new unity annually, and many believe that things have never been so good.
Korea's economy continues to grow exponentially, becoming one of the "Asian Tigers", along with the Philippines, Vietnam and Khmer. President Park seems fit to rule for the rest of his days, as every election, he comes away either unopposed, or with a shattering supervictory. The Korean peoples are free, united, and happy once more.
But even as good as things are, there are regions of the world where problems continue to reign, and will reign for some time. Africa is still a place of warlords, chaos and discontent. South Africa's apartheid remains adamant in it's sticking, and has forced the states of Rhodesia and Botswana under her suzerainty, despite the unwillingness of both states.
India and Pakistan stare across a border, bloodlusted and hungry for each other's demise; to make matters worse, rumors of military discontent are spreading across both nations. Things may get worse before they get better.
The Middle East is at peace; but only barely. Israel's existence rankles the feathers of most Arab nations; but the moderating influence of Iran, a constitutional monarchy with a democratic system; and the Kingdom of Egypt, also a constitutional monarchy, keep the peace. Iraq, Jordan and Syria, all form a "Triangle" in an alliance system, dedicated on keeping said peace.
Saudi Arabia, however, remains ever malevolent...
Afghanistan continues to face internal strife between Communists, Islamists and general rebels; Iran, the USSR, Pakistan (+ U.S.) and China all have stakes in this game of Empires, and it is unknown what, if anything, will happen.
The world is at an unparalleled state of peace, and many wonder what shall break this peace. It can be anything...
My bet is an attack by Islamist terror groups against the USA, USSR or China, or some other high-value target within the Middle East allied to them.. perhaps on Israel itself?
That would cause a real uproar amongst the USA & others… maybe even the start of a "War on Terror"?
That would cause a real uproar amongst the USA & others… maybe even the start of a "War on Terror"?
Ah great, an enlarged South Africa that has brought Botswana and Zimbabwe into her hold. That's pretty much a recipe for disaster.
So what are the most powerful armed forces of this world? I'm quite certain the United States Armed Forces, Red Army and PLA top the list, but how do the others fare?
So what are the most powerful armed forces of this world? I'm quite certain the United States Armed Forces, Red Army and PLA top the list, but how do the others fare?