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America's Funniest President: Mo Udall Presidency & Beyond
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Political Retrospection: 1995- 1999 Part 1
Political Retrospection: 1995- 1999 Part 1
The Anglosphere
After over 15 years of Democrat dominance over in the White House, the Republicans would take hold over the White House in the United States with the rise of President Arlen Specter and Vice President Colin Powell. However, many were wondering how long this would last and what the political trends would be. After all, the more notable rise was in the United Central (formally United Citizens) Party as a viable third party, with them having increased their holds in the Senate and House to sway decisions. However, the party's future now lays in uncertain hands as Ross Perot has confirmed he will not seek future presidential opportunities though will remain a driving force over in the party. In the meanwhile, smaller local parties on the state level have been growing in prominence and to where while they may align with a federal party, they can often go and make their own choices and decisions based on different goals and reasonings. As people were looking into the future for 2000, there was a surprising uncertainty on what will happen. Despite having the White House, the Republicans were showing low energy on more local elections and news have been leaking out regarding some in-fighting or at the very least, a radical departure from current business as many aspiring politicians believed that they have not changed enough to be viable in the modern world. The Democrats themselves were dealing with some growing schisms on their various members and while more peaceful than their GOP counterpart, some were beginning to predict the party may split into two at the current pace. As for the Specter presidency, it was a calm "buisness as usual" approach though combined with an increased focus on internal security to deal with domestic extremists along with expanding government involvement and exploration into the growing realm of cyberspace. From the case against Microsoft to the outlining of a public American ISP to the creation of cybersecurity positions, it was a trend that was likely to continue for the time being.
Canada would also see some development too in the late 1990s. Canada would joining oher nations in the Anglosphere in transitioning away from the "first-past-the-post" system over under the NDP and into a new phase. It was just the latest of growing developments for the nation of Canada at the time. Continuing to be motivated by their need to catch up with the United States, the NDP launched further intiatives to help the nation and provinces. From the second phase of renewable power development which included geothermal opening up in Albertafor electic power generation and the like to the creation of the territory of Nunavut, alot more was continuing to happen and keep happening during the time. With NDP's reelection over in 1997, albeit under the old rules and the last election under them, they pressed forward. One current plan in the works was to mirror the US in their ambitious public transportation networks. While electrifying the rail system in Canada occurred years prior, it would begin picking up as some ideas were being discussed over potential high speed rail plans connecting most of Canada, as most of their population lived in certain locations enough for it to be potentially viable. In the meanwhile, central provinces like Manitoba and Saskatchewan were looking to increase their prominence however they could, including provincial leaders reaching out to companies, specifically US tech companies, to invite them over to set up prominent business areas here to increase profitability and bring more work over in the area. By 2001 or 2002, the new Canadian election system will kick in and show off the new age.
The end of FPTP over in Parliament, Welsh devolution along with the Good Friday Agreement would bring alot of prestige over to the Labour-LibDems coalition over in the United Kingdom. With all of this, many were hoping for some stability over in England as they would keep going forward. There would be growing calls for some new blood over in the various parties, namely on issues concerning the European Union, their level of involvement and the like. At the same time, there was a sorrow that still left a mark on the British with the untimely death of Princess Diana. As such, it would be a mixed bag over for the United Kingdom. Despite this, they bravely soldiered on though the speculation that Prime Minister Roy Hattersley may retire soon did leave some pressing concerns over for the coalition. This would be especially the case as the Labour Party was stll divided over the nuances on its stance with the European Union, especially contrasting with how the general sentiment on people were feeling. Australia and New Zealand would also feel their own changes. Australia's attempts on becoming a republic would fail from a variety reasons though mainly opposition capitalizing on the republicans' lackluster messaging attempts along with the disputes on the details. The hopes were that it could happen once more, especially as they would be learning from their mistakes and propose a more solid and foundational plan. New Zealand would see a female Prime Minister in the meanwhile ascend over to the top. Many were hoping that more reforms and improvements would be coming.
Latin America
Mexico would be undergoing some big changes with the ongoing presidency of Cuauhtemoc Cárdenas. Rather than the slowing down of reforms, it would actually start speeding up. After all, Mexican presidents are limited to one six-tenure and with Cárdenas unsure whether his party would be able to move foward beyond him, he focused on what he could do here and now. Hemp as a fiber and practical use would see growth over in Mexico along with the cooperation with tech industries and bridging the gap between the rich and the poor. As such, Cárdenas and his party, the Party of the Democratic Revolution or PRD, would align with various other parties, including the Labor Party of Mexico. With this, various politicians would be having influence with various opportunities. One of the biggest ones over would be the deal Cárdenas would be making with a foreign company: The Mondragon Corporation. While the corporation/federation of worker cooperatives were making roads into Mexico for a bit for a bit of a while, it has made a large and noticeable increase over during the Cárdenas administration, which has been gathering some international attention along with capturing the attention of various pink-aligned governments over in Latin America and even the United States and Canada were taking note of this phenomenon. This along with the work with the US to handle issues n the border and the drug war was giving plenty of productive work over for the Cárdenas administration, which was nearing its end. No one was sure what would lay ahead, but many suspected that Cárdenas' successor will likely be Andrés Manuel López Obrador in terms of running for the PRD though it was up in the air with what was coming. Regardless, Cárdenas' changes was providing plenty of changes over for Mexico.
Central America would also be heavily influenced as the pink regimes there would be quite receptive over to the ideals of the Mondragon Corporation though the execution was a bit more mixed, if mainly because of some of the details and egos over of the governments there. While they have been able to rebuild and whatnot since the past, they were finding it trickier to move forward in a growing technological world. Additionally, growing cultural clashes and values because of further influence from the Americans were being noted over. Furthermore, the growing adaptation of computers were showing that the nations needed to adapt here in some forms and fashion. While the leftist regimes would be able to work with the Free Software Foundation to try and start things, there was a sort of current dependency over on the US to do most of the heavy lifting there though they were still in control. After all, non-Microsoft companies were looking to expand their scope and going over to other parts of the world seemed like a good idea as Apple and NeXT Software were showing their interest with expanding their reach there, even if they had to take some short-term htis by selling it at a loss to establish a base. Despite all of these, this did not stop the rise of worker cooperatives and similar ideas spreading over in Central America and gaining the interest of others bit by bit. Other nations were showing interest in this like the Dominican Republic and Haiti were showing interest and began also aligning with the growing federation of cooperatives of Mondragon. Cuba was a mixed bag as despite their leanings, they still remained with their traditional way of things over thanks to the word of the Castro brothers,
These sort of network problems were also notable in South America. American-Colombian efforts to deal with the drug cartels were showing alot of success as they kept going in and busting it in. They were also working on trying to resolve it in the long-term stance. Venezuela meanwhile was now shifting over to trying to diversify their economy by also sucking up to the growing data giants to establish their own routes though with more success over than Central America, with Apple getting some luck here and more in South America. At the same time, as with Central America, they were also expanding into the Mondragon Corporaton's federation of worker cooperatives. They saw it as a good way to adhere to the ideals, but also try and avoid the troubles of the caudillos, though whether they will be able to succeed remains difficult to be said. Brazil was arguably the big winner here as they would work with Mondragon and go one step further with plans to try and establish their own federation of worker co-ops in Brazil, especially as such ideas was mixing with empowerment of the indigenous people, responsible ecological management and so on. More and more were the natives getting involved and focusing on renewable and responsible means of working with what have with the Amazon to win people order and this was starting to work in getting the support they were needing. Chile's Cybersyn Revival was still being implemented, but has currently been put on hold past the basics as they were trying to figure out how to incorporate the rapid developments of the growing internet and the like, a rapid yet exciting race in trying to figure it out. Though like Central America, working with the Free Software Foundation was beneficial as it would let them build-up though growing interest from the SUSR and China meant trying to balance how much those foreign powers would be getting involved. Peru meanwhile would see the end of the conspirators of the so-called Plan Verde being tried by Peru for attempted crimes of humanity and trying to regain lost prestige and integrity. They did manage to finalize a peace treaty over with Equador to avoid border issues and try to repair past relations. Overall, South America was rebuilding from the troubles of the past and into a better tomorrow in working with one another.
Looking forward to that update!
Aww, I was hoping she would live ITTL.😞
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The Valesco regime of Peru made several visits to the actual Mondragon, and picked up some of their tips. The top-management of Mondragon cooperatives visited Chile under Salvador Allende, helping out and advising the industrial sector that was under worker's control. All of this was during the 1970's.
Yeah, still figuring out the details, but Canada currently playing catch-up with the US while having plans to strengthen relations and cooperation.
I did wonder back and forth on it I will admit there.
Yup, right. In the 1990-1994 political retrospective, I noted how when the Copreci plant opened in Mexico in 1990 (like OTL). Here, the more lefty governments in charge would become very interested in this development and thus start creating a domino effect of influence across Latin America.
Her candle burned out long before her legend ever did
This update was great @CountDVB, only I would switch AMLO for Porfirio Muñoz Ledo as Cardenas' successor. Even in an ATL he would need to get more experience and prominence before getting a presidential nomination, especially considering Cardenas is in charge and he gets to decide the nominee through el dedazo — and IOTL, Cardenas and AMLO historically had a poor relationship.
This is very good. Venezuela had the unique advantages of both having a largely urban population (90%), a pretty strong superior education system, and OTL large investments in teleommunication systems by IBM and Verizon — all of which could have helped deliver strong results for the country in terms of conectivity and technological integration ITTL.
Yeah, I reckon Ledo will be un the running when he gets up in, but yeah, thank you very much for the name. Glad that you like c:
Yeah, and Venezuela will be having to focus alot on this since by the mid-1980s, petrol’s stigma would’ve forced their hand to diversify their economy. They could try and deny it for a bit because of skepticism of the “gringos”, but when they see the Americans actually respond and deal with their oil companies will be the wake-up call.
Latin America will be seen as fertile ground for the non-Microsoft companies like Apple with BeOS and NeXT with NEXTSTEP OS, especially as those companies change, grow and evolve.
Political Retrospection: 1995- 1999 Part 2
Political Retrospection: 1995- 1999 Part 2
Western Europe
Western Europe was finding itself changing over to the new dynamic, to the end of the Cold War along with the continued presence of NATO and the formation of the European Union. France would remain under the Socialist Party with the victory of Lionel Jospin triumphing over Jacques Chirac though with Jospin claiming he will leave politics after this term of the presidency, which were leaving many to wonder what will happen. The Communists were gradually trying to rebuild, the National Front continued to lose alot of members, and the RPR, while growing, was losing members to the Union for French Democracy, which was seeing a phoenix-like rebirth in popularity over time. Germany would see the SPD/FDP winning the election once moe though the FDP was growing more while the the PDS was making gains over in the western part of Germany. Both the French and Germans were having to focus on growing their nuclear power reach, much to the reluctance of certain groups. However, given the revelations from a decade prior, it was the only real solution to deal with coal as solar and wind would still be several years off from practical wide-scale implementation, resulting in the German Greens to go and crack apart, potentially into two parties down the line. Despite this though, Germany would still be going forward as eastern Germany was everyday more and more integrated with its western half and catching up to stand over in prosperity, leaving behind the past. Over in Spain, controversy would cause a shift in political party. The PSOE would be replaced in the government by the Partido Popular in 1996. This would be the result of scandals regarding Felipe González and the creation of death squads over in fighting the ETA, the most well-known group of Basque seperatism. Despite this, the Partido Popular was still havng to adjust to the new status quo especially as the growing influence of women in prominence would not be stopped. The Porutuguese Socialists continued their reign with relection, moving foward after giving Macau back over to China and also dealing with East Timor independence, which included having to get involved with Indonesian actions onto East Timor.
Over in Italy, the Olive Tree coalition of leftist parties would triumph after the dissolution of the Italian parliament caused by prior troubles. It being a rather unexpected turn of events, it gave the various groups time to rise up and begin reforming, especially in growing in strength. Over in the Netherlands, the Labor Party would win reelections though this time by a larger margin against the main rival, the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy. They would also make massive news regarding SATMIN+ rights with the introduction of civil unions for same-sex couples beginning in 1998 and bigger news coming over with them consider same-sex marriage in the next future years. Such news would spread rapidly across the world and cause an upsurge of hope and political activity at such movements, with Belgium also in it. Overall, Western Europe would be experiencing a growth in new developments while tackling old ones, such as handling their colonial pasts and atoning fo those.
Central Europe
As the Cold War was now over and Central Europe rushed to join in the prosperity of the social democratic world order established, they were finding themselves having to deal with new changes at a rapid pace. This would be especially the case as the influence coming over from the West would also begin their push over into Central Europe. Poland would succeed in their goals to join NATO along with the creation of their own version of NATO for the former Warsaw Pact in CETO. With CETO, they were getting the chance to start becoming more of a regional influence, even as they rushed to catch up with Western Europe as they saw themselves part of the west. The Democrat Left Alliance and the Labor Union Party would rise strongly enough and continue a hold with Poland. Though speaking of CETO, its formation would be accompanied by Hungary, the Czech Republic and Slovakia, with the former two having joined NATO as well and the last one speculating on it. Hungary would see the the Hungarian Socialist Party maintain hold along with their relationship with the Alliance of Free Democrats in ruling as a prominent group in parliament, though the latter was growing larger. The balance between the new leftism along with traditions would lead to some buckling along with some politicians getting shifted around parties. Though Austria has remained the closest ally and influence on Hungarian growth and development. Austria would continue with Victor Klima and the Social Democratic Party of Austria, especially after a last-ditch attempt at coalition of the Austrian People's Party and Freedom Party of Austria failed, with one element being the growing rise of the Liberal Forum, especially with some the changes of their ideology.
Such trends of the victory of social democratic party victories along with the rise of more liberal parties was also seen in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, namely with the more liberal center parties accepting various matters of the status quo and to be maintained while presenting themselves as a fresh and new alternate. All the while everyone here would be making their plans to join the European Union, including their economies all lined up to meet the social democratic economic requirements. The Nordic nations would also be moving on in their own matter, though also cooperating in their own economic sphere. Norway in particular was focusing plenty of spending on expanding and diversifying their economy as they began planning to rely on petroleum less and less over time as market forces and ecological aims were declaring it to bess less and less profitable in the future. Though they have not considered joining in the EU unlike their neighbors in doing so. Further south, the Yugoslavic Wars would eventually reach their end over with the Kosovan War and the ousting of various political figures over in Yugoslavia as Kosovo would be liberated and joining up with their fellow countrymen in Albania. All while the other nations and countries were trying to rebuild and decide where their futures would be heading, at least beyond the plans to join the European Union and how well that would go.
Eastern Europe
The State Union of Sovereign Republics finished its transition and now stood as the lonely multi-headed giant of Eastern Europe. Optimism kept growing with the peaceful transferance of government within, as Chief Director Georgy Arkadyevich Arbatov would retire from politics and taking his place over as the Chief Director of the SUSR would be Viktor Arkadyevich Tyulkin over near the end of the decade. It truly helped to highlight the upcoming changes for the 21st century. The maket socialist reforms along with the growing adoption of computers and new freedom of speech was helping the nation find itself and recover from the troubles of a couple of decades prior. Military hardware was being cut down and recycled and the people couldn't help but try and indulge in what laid outside of the Sovereign Union. However, some of the various people have not given up on the grander ambitions and have begun looking into alternate means of achieving it. After all, from Cybersyn 2.0 being outlined in Chile over to the advnacements and implementations in computers and the Internet, they were alot of new tools and techniques that needed to be considered. They were also doing their best to try and mend relations with other countries once part of them though it was recognized it would take a while.
The Baltics were focusing on remaining together and finding their place though at the same time, political influences from their personal spheres were leading to some growing differences. From Estonia's growing closeness to Finland and by proxy the rest of the Nordic nations to Lithuania being influenced over with Poland's developments in spite of itself and Latvia caught in the middle, it would be worth keeping an eye on. Bulgaria and Romania meanwhile would still be focused on trying to purge the corruption within their governments and try to bring out some meaningful reforms over in the area. However, both would end up making the same unique decision regarding their economics: focusing on working and trading with Iran's sphere of influence. After all, both nations had connection to the Black Sea, which they could trade over with Armenia and Kartvelia, both of whom had their growing modern trade networks lead through Iran and their allies. Armenia and Kartvelia in turn saw this as a way to grow closer to Europe proper, even with their close ties over with Iran remaining strong. They have also been influenced by the social democratic policies over and even focused on it as a way to grow closer to Europe. Greece would also following this direction in their own way. While there was the shock and tensions from the Iranian-Turkish War seemingly validating their concerns and pushing for Turkey's exclusion from EU oppotunities, the shared troubles from earthquakes would lead to a rebuilding ties and connections, especially with the growing solidarity there. Cyprus meanwhile would also increase trade and ties with Kurdistan and Iran, appreciative of the support during the rough times with Turkey and saw it to help be part of some new growth.
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Political Retrospection: 1995- 1999 Part 3
Political Retrospection: 1995- 1999 Part 3
The Middle East
The Middle East continues to be a hotspot of conflict, change and major activity. The Iranian-Turkish War would rage on for a few more years, as Iran's superior numbers and allies would allow them to press forward against the Turks. Turkey meanwhile would be isolated from more and more of the world state, all while scandals would wear down morale and just get them into bigger trouble, from the connections to ultranationalists to the antagonizing attempts of Cyprus. Eventually, it was too much to bear and Turkey would be forced to accept complete surrender. Now much more humbled, Turkey's future remains uncertain though the leftist parties that have critiqued the nationalist government from the get-go have grown. Indeed, the notes of earlier opportunites for peace having been ignored would serve as scathing failures for the nationalist rule of the time and thus the populists have gone to the left for a focus on domestic rebuilding and new alliances. This would be seen in 1999's election as the Democratic Left Party would sweep in a massive upsurge of votes and become the largest party in the region. While having the large numbers, they would partner up over with the Republican People's Party to ensure supermajority rule in trying to bring in reforms. Talks of the Motherland Party and True Path Party permanantly merging having also been seen. Iran in the meanwhile has been reeling from popularity though like Turkey, there would be plans shifting from war over to peace. A coalition from the Freedom Party (originated from the Freedom Movement) and Iranian Homeland Party (originally the Pan-Iran Party before absorbing the Nation Party of Iran) would finally be ousted due to the controversies of the latter. In resurgence would be the Iranian Peoples' Party (born when the National Front/Iran Party remerged with the Party of the Iranian People) along with a new partner in the New Toilers' Party, considered a more moderate counterpart to the Tudeh Party. Iran would also spread this influence over with Iraq and Kuwait in their influence. Kurdistan, now free and happy to be a united nation would continue to soldier on as the various parties would join and mix with this unification and a coalition of leftist parties would take on the reigns, focusing on domestic investment. Beyond its connections with the rest of the Iranian sphere, Kurdistan worked on relations over with Cyprus and Greece now that it was part of the Mediterranean Sea.
This would not be the only large change in government. With the death of Hafez al-Assad over in Syria, it would seem that his son Bashar would go and claim the presidency of Syria. However, his sister Bushra would make her move. Considered her father's favorite and having worked in the government longer than her brother, she managed to get Bashar to back down from the presidency and her ascension to it. While this was done by working with the old guard against the loyalists of her brother, she also got some outside help over from Qatar, now a beacon for the Neo-Baathists to stay in and spread their influence throughout Arabia, having gotten some success with growing groups over in Oman and Yemen throughout the years right now. Jordan and Israel would both at peace, with both sides now wholly used to the status quo regarding Jersualem and the like, now focusing over on economic diversity and climate management, something that they have been working to get more attention on. They have also been keeping an eye on Saudi Arabia. Tensions have kept increasing among the populace regarding the unpopularity of the House of Sauds and it seems modest reforms will no longer be sufficient to quell the growing frustrations. Heating up matters for them would be the efforts of the Neo-Baathists and looking for sympathizers to try and deal with them. As such, while the Middle East seems to have become peaceful, many are looking for potential troublespots. Over east, Khalistan and India have both been growing and dealing with the new status quo thanks to their allies. Khalistan has been putting a growing focus on environmental protection and management, especially with how much they rely on the five rivers along with the good growth rate they have thanks to American investment in the region. With things now stable, more subtle things wee being focused on, such as the growing conversion over to Sikhism and the faith's growing popularity outside the country. Back in India, they have entered further deals with the SUSR regarding things like thorium reactor research, financial development and the like, especially with what future technology can do for India though the political situation remains a bit complicated.
Asia
The big news over from these few years in Asia would be the events over with the Koreas. After a gas explosion led to the death of Kim Jong-Il and several other members, his uncle Kim Yong-ju would go and be promoted from vice president to leader of North Korea. After a plan of succession was formed, next would be the arrangements for the two Koreas to start coming together while planning for integration slowly. North Korea would also be going through a process of "de-Kimification" to dismantle the cult of personality around the first Kim. South Korea meanwhile would also be working to recover from their own economic troubles and Korean companies were beginning to gradually go and make their mark into North Korea through the usage of cheaper labor and working to promote their brand over in the North. Meanwhile, China continues its modest but growing democratic reforms, especially as Ziyang has been laying the groundwork to go from local elections on the town and city level over to the regional level. While the Chinese Communit Party would be the dominant force still, the eight smaller parties were seeing them grow prominent as they would focus more on unique niches and approaches. From the Chinese Peasants' and Workers' Democratic Party emphasizing their focus on farmers and workers (and later getting a bit inspired with how the US had their Farmer-Labor Party) to the growth of the Chinese Democratic Socialist Party (formerly the Chinese National Socialist Party) on their focus on democratic socialism and the China Democratic League returning to their roots and gaining more attention over in the west. China was futhering their transition to nuclear power while also planning their own expansions into other renewable energy fields and juggling their systems. Macau and Hong Kong's introduction have also inspired Ziyang to go and try to push further for the democratic reforms, especially with talks to the people there.
Japan continues to see an economic slowdown, but not as bad as feared and there was still a fair bit of prosperity to be had. However, despite the island nation's best efforts, even they were not entirely immune to change from the outside world. While their car industry is considered possibly the best for average cars now, the growing realiazation of the dusk of the car age has been leading to focus in all sorts of alternates. There is also the race of viable fuel options as Japan's car companies appear to be focusing on hydrogen fuel as the future, something that has been getting the attention of other companies in their own development and potential infrastructure plans. Mongolia meanwhile is wedged between the SUSR and China for inspiration though they have been also getting help from both along with reconciling modern methods and ways with the old traditions, especially with a greater foresight of environmental awareness. Southeast Asia continues its route in development, focusing on trying to be closer over to China, the SUSR or the Americans though the investments have been helping with their economies' growth. However, politics remain a bit tough in some places such as with Indonesia, which was seeing some trouble with the change in government there and it was a show of how not everything will be going smooth sailing over for the area. This is especially the case with the attempts at balancing the new reforms to grow the economy while also trying to maintain some level of equality, as seen over in Vietnam. While the Asian financial crisis did cause a wave of concern over the economy and prospects of growth, the quick recovery months later helped alot to subside those worries though the future remained uncertain in its execution.
Africa
Africa would continue on its path to recovery from the troubles of the past. South Africa would see Nelson Mandela become president for the second time of the nation so he could continue the beneficial reforms and equality for them. Ethiopia would continue to recover under the monarchy and would be experiencing the beginnings of a cultural renaissance, where much of the past is explored and new stories would be told. They would also increase relations across the world, with one instance with the Americans as the Disney film Aida & Radames would become popular over in Ethiopia and also Egypt for its respectful and stunning postive portrayal and adaptation of the Egytian-commissioned Italian opera. This would inpire them to push alot in cultural explorations and focusing on creating content to inspire the African diaspora abroad. They were also working over on expanding relations with Israel thanks to the shared history between them. Both nations would gain prominence earlier on for helping to deal with the conflict in Rwanda, helping to avert the potential loss of many loss. Additionally, they along with UN forces and others worked to prevent any major bloodshed and loss over in Zaire, ultimately giving way to a mostly peaceful transfer of power at the end of the day. Zaire itself was now working on increasing relations over with the SUSR in trying to rebuild, with the Sovereign Union seeing this as an opportunity to improve their prestige on the global stage. From financial aid over to advisors, the SUSR worked to help Zaire in rebuilding though the Chinese also showed some interest also in Zaire. For Zaire itself, it was a slow, but steady climb away from the troubles of the past few years and pushing forward for a better tomorrow.
Northern Africa would also be facing various changes as they would have to adjust to the changing status quo. Morocco was feeling growing pressure over the Sahrawi Republic from other nations, including the US now. However, this started when the US supported Morocco less during the Udall and Askew administrations regarding the Western Sahara conflict, if primarily through the focus of domestic issues. As such, this along with other issues like dealing with the Amazigh was the challenge awaiting Mohammed VI, the new King of Morocco and a cautious moderniser. He was getting progress made and with Americans pushing for it, he was going to leverage these changes in exchange for various aid and investment. Gaddafi's Libya was balancing over between the SUSR and the Western European powers, namely in securing enough funds to invest in his nation, especially with the unreliability of petrol prices. All the while, various other leadership changes were occuring as the African continent kept on trying to heal from the history of European colonial exploitation along with the issues of preexisting tribal and ethinic conflicts. One example would be Nigeria, which would see the end of mlitary rule after decades over in 1999 and beginning the era of the 4th Republic. Additionally, environmental concerns have become more emphasized as part of a growing movement to avoid European mistakes and exploitation. This is also seen in how Ghana and other nations have been handling foreign companies, especially Nestle, as they have been accused of various practices. Overall, the African continent's future is looking to be more and more positive.
Yup, at least one more thing to look back over on the 1990s and then of course the new millenium awaits us!
I still think this timeline is pretty great so far! Do think that A Gore Prosperous Tomorrow was one of your best works but this is great too.