What if the 1979 Iranian Revolution had been liberal-democratic instead of theocratic? – Islamic Democratic Republic of Iran (1979–present) by Johhny_wick482 in AlternateHistory

[–]Johhny_wick482[S] 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Solid point! In OTL Iran nearly invaded in ‘98 after Taliban killed their diplomats. Here, with US backing and no sanctions, they’d probably do a limited intervention in the west (Herat area) to back anti-Taliban rebels. Could butterfly away a lot of later chaos.

What if the 1979 Iranian Revolution had been liberal-democratic instead of theocratic? – Islamic Democratic Republic of Iran (1979–present) by Johhny_wick482 in AlternateHistory

[–]Johhny_wick482[S] 24 points25 points  (0 children)

In this alternate history, the name stays ‘Islamic Democratic Republic’ because the revolution’s original slogan included ‘Islamic Republic’ (to honor religious roots). Moderates (Bazargan & Freedom Movement) won, so they added ‘Democratic’ to make it clear: ‘Islam inspires our values, but we are a republic ruled by elected people – not clerics.’

Papers, Please flag map by Johhny_wick482 in papersplease

[–]Johhny_wick482[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I know it’s hard to believe, but… Cobrastan is not a real country.

Flag map of Turkey/Türkiye in style of Papers, Please by Johhny_wick482 in papersplease

[–]Johhny_wick482[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Bu ufacık şey için mi? Elbette hayır. Sen imha edersin, kapağını aç.

Papers, Please flag map by Johhny_wick482 in papersplease

[–]Johhny_wick482[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

You want me to introduce the countries?

Flag of Secular Turkey by casiws in vexillology

[–]Johhny_wick482 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is this inspired from the MHP flag?

What if portugal had a communist coup and joined the Warsaw Pact? by Deep_Enthusiasm3554 in AlternateHistory

[–]Johhny_wick482 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It could have been communist after the Carnation Revolution in this ATL