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Why Japan’s Demographic Crisis Cannot Be Solved with Money Alone
Despite decades of family support policies and growing reliance on migrant labor, Japan continues to face a declining population. This raises an important question:...
Putin Criticizes Russia’s Birth Rates
The demographic measures that have already been taken in Russia are not enough, and negative tendencies toward lower birth rates persist in the country,...
A Great Demographic Reversal: The North Shrinks, The South Surges
Humanity is facing what may be the most profound demographic transformation in recorded history. The populations of Western countries, which peaked during the 19th...
Tackling Demographic Challenges, Russia Opposes Migrants Replacing Native Population
Russian President Vladimir Putin, in a speech delivered on October 23rd, launched family support initiatives aimed at boosting Russia's population. Essentially, the initiatives are...
Correcting a silent injustice: ensuring every birth and death is recorded and every life is counted
Ten years ago, countries across Asia and the Pacific united to correct a silent injustice: millions of people were being born and dying without...
Asia in Transition: Demographic Challenges, Social Transformation, and the Urgency of a New Social Contract
Asia, the world’s most populous and dynamic continent, is undergoing an unprecedented demographic transformation. Population aging, internal and international migration, rapid urbanization, and the...
Why is demographic renewal taboo in Europe? The Single Biggest Threat to Europe’s Security
Post Scriptum, 20 years’ after
Marking exactly 20 years since the author’s proposal to the OSCE to form a Working Group on Demographic Renewal in...
China’s Aging Crisis: The Lasting Impact of the One-Child Policy
Authors: Elijah R. Biji and Anand K.T Nambiar*
"We will establish a policy system to boost birth rates and pursue a proactive national strategy in...
China’s Looming Population Crisis
Confronted with a profound demographic crisis that threatens its future, China is experiencing a significant population decline, with far-reaching consequences across various sectors.
One of...
Europeans make love but not babies
As Europe’s population ages, understanding the causes of declining birth rates becomes more important.
By ANDREW DUNNE
When demography expert Daniele Vignoli asked young couples for their...