Alternate History Scenario: Clash of Continents
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It is the early 1950s, and the world is divided.
The German Reich rules Europe, having conquered most of it from the Atlantic to the Urals, which it now needs to consolidate. The rest of Europe joined Germany to survive. Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Finland, Türkiye, Spain and Portugal joined Italy and Germany either due to pressure by the Germans or to prevent a forceful invasion. Their politics, military and economy is highly influenced by Germany's desires. Switzerland and Sweden still stand as "neutral" bastions of Europe, however, not even they can ignore Germany's influence, as one wrong move can result in war. However, Germany is weakening inbetween. They have conquered wast amounts of territories, and the *pacification* of them is not easy, taking most of the German army's attention.
The United Kingdom peaced out from Germany's European conquest on relatively good terms. For some minor payments all British PoWs were returned, which was demanded by the British public after the Dunkirk catastrophe. A treaty between Britain and Germany was signed, giving Germany free hand over Europe, in exchange Germany agreed to not pursue ambitions in the rest of the world, meaning Britain could keep her colonies. Britain embodied the treaty and reinforced the colonies and gaining new ones, especcially around the middle east. Additionally, Britain made sure that the fallen Eutopeans' colonies don't fall into fascist hands, by setting up exile governments or simply taking over control of colonies. This was relatively accepted internationally, however when the Spanish and Portugese colonies were taken after they joined "non-forcibly" the Axis, tensions risen, however Germany did not do anything against it since it officially followed their treaty. Britain now stands as the largest empire and opposer of Germany, having a strong grip on her colonies, who have forgotten about independence in these times.
The United States of America is divided between isolationism and interventionism. Tge United States recovered from the great depression thanks to FDR and the Pacific War. The US successfully defeated Japan after Pearl Harbor, and it can go back to not caring about the rest of the world, as the ruler of the Americas and East Asia. However, the politicians and the public started paying attention to what was happening in the world. Public opinion about Germany and fascism is highly negative, however no direct action has been done except for British and Soviet lend lease as well as diplomatic support. But crises occured which say that the US cannot ignore the world any longer. Fascism has tried to rise in the Americas, which the US intervened against, most famously in the Mexican uprising. Relations are tense with Germany as a result. However, the British-American relations also worsened, as Britain's colonial expansion was seen as blatant imperialism by some. Tensions got especially high when Britain forcefully put down a Canadian peaceful protest which was pro-independence. The USA is torn between interventionism and isolationism, especially as the largest economy some say it has the moral obligation to stand up against unfairness.
China is rebuilding and growing. Japan was defeated with the help of The UK and the US, but China payed a lerge price for survival. But China's size and military experience prevented it from becoming a pseudo-colony of Britain or the States. The fragmentation of China was not solved with the war though. Over the past years Chinaunder Chank-Kai Shek could consolidate and unite its territories to some extent. Communist China ceased to exist after a short continuation of the civil war, but communist sentiment and rebellions are not gone. The warlord situation has improved, however not solved and the West of China proper is still more or less independent. However, the fall of the Soviet Union let China exert its influence on Mongolia and Tuva, which was celebrated by nationalists. China tries to modernize, but it is hard. As the most popolous nation, chamge is hard to implement, especially when Britain is trying to exploit China through the Southern Warlords with more or less success. But if China modernizes, it can be the independist beacon of Asia, potentially the liberator and leader of Asians who could stand up against the continental giants with its population.
The Soviet Union doesnt exist anymore. Small remant states fight for power, glory and survival, which the great powers take advantage of. Divided and alone the ex-beacon of communism cannot come back, but with playing the right hands, a remnant state can maybe unite the remnants and bring a new power to the world.