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Meanwhile in other countries... The IRA is anti-communist, Cuba has a guerilla problem, George Wallace of all people becomes president instead of JFK, JFK doesn't get assassinated and Argentina doesn't have as many nazi escapees because of their good relations with Prussia who told them that they'll support Argentina economically if they extradite any nazi escapees to Southern Germany.
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This expanded scenario shapes an even more complex and globally interconnected alternate history, where changes in one part of the world trigger ripple effects across the globe. Let's explore how these developments affect international dynamics: ### The IRA and Anti-Communism - **IRA (Irish Republican Army)**: If the IRA adopts an anti-communist stance, this could align them more closely with U.S. and other Western anti-communist policies during the Cold War. It might also attract covert funding and support from these countries, especially from the U.S. and potentially Southern Germany, given its strong anti-communist sentiment. This shift could further polarize the political landscape in Ireland, impacting relations with both the UK and communist sympathizing nations. ### Cuba's Guerrilla Problem - **Cuba**: Post-revolution, assuming it still occurs around 1959 under Fidel Castro, Cuba could face ongoing guerrilla warfare from internally displaced anticommunist forces, possibly supported by the U.S. and other anti-communist regimes (including the anti-communist IRA and possibly Southern Germany). This internal conflict would strain Cuba's resources and complicate its relationships with Soviet support, potentially altering the dynamics of the Cuban Missile Crisis if it still occurs. ### George Wallace's Presidency - **U.S. Presidency**: With George Wallace becoming president instead of JFK, U.S. domestic and foreign policies would likely veer significantly to the right. Wallace's segregationist and pro-segregation policies could lead to heightened civil rights struggles, deeper domestic unrest, and possibly slower progress on civil rights legislation. Internationally, Wallace's hardline anti-communist stance could intensify the Cold War tensions, potentially leading to more aggressive confrontations with the Soviet Union and communist states, including a more direct involvement in Vietnam. ### JFK and His Continued Influence - **JFK**: Without his assassination, JFK might continue to influence U.S. politics either from within the administration (assuming he could serve later terms or in other capacities) or as a significant public and political figure. His approach to civil rights, international diplomacy, and perhaps a more tempered stance during Cold War conflicts could serve as a counterbalance to the policies of George Wallace, depending on his political engagements during Wallace’s term. ### Argentina and Nazi Escapees - **Argentina**: With Argentina agreeing to extradite Nazi escapees to Southern Germany in exchange for economic support, this alters the historical landscape of Nazi refuge in South America. This could improve Argentina's international standing, particularly with Israel and other nations deeply affected by the Holocaust. It might also streamline Argentina's political alliances more directly with Southern Germany and other anti-communist states, distancing it from non-aligned or left-leaning governments. ### Global and Historical Impacts These changes would deeply impact global alliances and conflicts: - **Civil Rights Movement**: Under Wallace, the U.S. domestic policy regarding civil rights could be more turbulent, which could influence international perceptions and America's moral authority on global human rights issues. - **Cold War Dynamics**: Wallace’s presidency would likely exacerbate U.S.-Soviet tensions, potentially leading to different crises points than those that occurred under Kennedy. It could also affect U.S. relations with China and alter the timeline or nature of Nixon’s eventual visit. - **European Politics**: The anti-communist policies might encourage stronger alignments between various European countries and the U.S., especially as Southern Germany seeks allies in its anti-communist stance. In summary, this alternate history scenario creates a deeply intertwined and potentially more volatile world stage, with heightened tensions across ideological lines and significant shifts in international alliances and domestic policies across several countries.