What if Dubcek had help from Jonas Kadar? Having replaced Nagy after the 56 blood bath, Jonas understood the need for carrots as well as sticks.
Iotl he tried to persuade Brensnev to avoid an armed invasion?
Could the Bourbon monarchy defuse tensions after the cross of fire incident in 1934? A ruler dedicated to staying out of politics and a symbol of the National honour could prove vital in troubled times.