What If Switzerland Never Existed?

Imagine a map of Europe, but with a gaping void in the center. No mountains housing neutrality, no banks holding secrets, no nation standing apart. For centuries, Switzerland has been a quiet constant, a buffer zone, a land of intricate clocks and discreet diplomacy.

But what if, back in the mists of time, the pieces never fell into place? What if the cantons never united, the neutrality never solidified? How would the great empires have clashed? Where would the refugees have fled? And how would the very fabric of Europe be woven without the thread of Switzerland?

Step into a world that never was, and discover the ripple effects of absence...

What if Switzerland never existed? This video from Outer Side explores the fascinating hypothetical of a world without Switzerland.

We dive into the potential historical, political, and geographical impact if Switzerland never formed. Discover how European conflicts and alliances might have played out differently.