What If the Cold War Never Ended?

The video explores a hypothetical scenario where the Cold War never ended, focusing on why the USSR collapsed, including inefficiencies, loss of faith in the government, and Western influence. It discusses how the internet could have impacted the USSR, potentially leading to organized rebellions. The video also examines potential conflicts with jihadist movements and presents alternate timelines where the USSR might have survived longer. Ultimately, it concludes that the USSR would still fall, albeit at a later date.

What was the main reason for the collapse of the Soviet Union?

• Military defeat

• Lack of resources

• Economic inefficiency

• Natural disasters

Why did Russian factories produce weapons even during peacetime?

• To prepare for future wars

• To intimidate other nations

• To keep employment high

• To export to other countries

What was one of the reasons the Russian people lost faith in their government?

• Lack of education

• No healthcare

• Poor treatment by the government

• High taxes

What analogy is used to describe Gorbachev's reforms?

• A gardener

• A dam keeper

• A builder

• A firefighter

What was the main strength of the internet that could impact the Soviet Union?

• Speed of communication

• Entertainment value

• Ease of access

• Educational content

How could the internet have weakened the USSR?

• By reducing population

• By increasing military threats

• By causing economic collapse

• By spreading Western ideas

Why would jihadist movements dislike the Soviet Union?

• Because of its atheist stance

• Due to economic policies

• Because of its alliances

• Due to cultural differences

What would likely happen if the USSR tried to prevent the spread of technology?

• It would gain more allies

• It would strengthen its economy

• It would fall behind the US

• It would become more advanced

In the alternate timeline, what would be a major target for jihadist attacks?

• The Kremlin

• Moscow University

• The Hermitage

• Red Square

What would be the likely outcome of the Soviet Union in the second timeline?

• It would fall apart in the 90s or early 2000s

• It would form new alliances

• It would become a superpower

• It would dominate the internet