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All items tagged demographicsOpen Think Tank ArticlesAugust 19, 2010 | The Sino-Russian Border: Anatomy of a Problem RegionEoin Michael Heaney : The Sino-Russian frontier in the Far East is rife with tension as the Russian population continues to shrink and a booming Chinese economy sends capital and labour northwards. This study explores the economic, demographic, political, and social dimensions shaping this problematic region. ... MoreGlobal Must Read ArticlesFebruary 21, 2011 | Why the Youth of the World is Revolting“Demography is destiny”.++ The young people rebelling against autocratic regimes in North Africa and the Middle East as well as those in the UK protesting against university fees have something in common. ++ They have both been let down by the older generation in power. ++ In the same way that the autocrats hold power in Egypt, the middle aged middle classes in the UK, due to their weight of ... MoreSeptember 27, 2010 | America's One Child PolicyIgnored by those talking up the rise of China, the One Child Policy has created a demographic catastrophe. ++ The traditional support system of the extended family has been destroyed as most people no longer have brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, or cousins. ++ As a result, either spending will have to be cut to shift resources to care for the elderly, or younger workers will be taxed heavily. ++ ... MoreSeptember 15, 2010 | China Hits a Great WallWhile many commentators warn of the impending eclipse of Europe and the US by China in the near future, the upcoming “Chinese Century” will in fact last only a few years. ++ A number of factors account for this. ++ Demographic growth is declining and the number of environmental refugees is set to increase dramatically. ++ Compounding these difficulties, eighty million residential ... MoreJune 14, 2010 | Changing Demographics in Europe and NATOThe implications of the demographic changes in Europe and their effect on NATO are a topic that deserves greater attention in the discussions surrounding NATO’s new strategic concept. This notwithstanding, the greatest challenge to NATO remains the internal disagreement over what constitutes an external threat to the Alliance. However, it is precisely the demographic change that threatens ... More |
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