Ancient history

What if empire did not break up?

Scenario #1: The empire maintains control over its vast colonial network and continues to pursue a policy of political, economic, and cultural dominance over its subject peoples:

- Prolonged Conflicts: Continued imperial rule might have resulted in persistent resistance movements and independence struggles, leading to ongoing conflicts and instability within the empire.

Scenario #2 - The empire evolves toward a looser confederation of self-governing states, preserving a sense of unity without direct colonial rule:

- Economic Interdependence: A transformed empire, based on voluntary association, could have encouraged regional collaborations.

Scenario #3: Global power and regional blocks: An enduring superpower empire's dominance in various part of the world:

Influence on Globalization: An dominant empires decisions impact on the global scene could shape the world economic and politcial dynamics.