Tag Archives: demographics

A Hard Reckoning for the Democrats: Race, Class and Joe Biden’s Election

That Democrats only defeated Donald Trump by so narrow a margin suggests that they need to re-think their political strategy big time.

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A Threat to Putin’s Imperial Ambitions

Vodka addiction has had a devastating effect on Russians’ health, the country’s economy and social fabric for centuries.

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US: Demography Is Not Political Destiny

Are Republicans really doomed electorally because of the demographic changes underway in the United States?

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The 2010s: The Decade of Disillusion

The decade that has just ended, the 2010s, was marked by the crisis that began in 2007-08, and it was accompanied by the onset of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

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A Marriage of Development and Demography

Why every country needs an economic demography transition strategy.

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China’s “Interesting Times”

As China rings in the New Year, a brief look at some of the problems the country is facing.

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The Problem with Counting Nigerians

How large is the Nigerian population really? Nobody knows for sure.

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Global Migration in Perspective

Back in 1900, immigrants made up 3% of the global population. What is the percentage today?

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China: Where Young Men Are Looking for Brides

A cultural bias towards male heirs is creating a vast gender divide in China.

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5 Facts: The Biggest Predicament for Israel

Adverse demographic trends are at the heart of the problems for Israel.

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