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What if… The Berlin Wall Hadn’t Fallen?

Past Present Future

CHAPTER

The Unfallen Wall: Alternate Histories

This chapter examines the potential outcomes had the Berlin Wall remained intact, highlighting the gradual transformation of East Germany and its broader implications for Europe. It explores the interplay of economic reforms in the Soviet Union and the distinct socio-economic landscape of Vietnam, drawing parallels with Albania and discussing how these factors could have reshaped capitalism and democracy in Eastern Europe.

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