Russian Demographics: The Perfect Storm

High mortality, low fertility and emigration of the well-educated are shrinking Russia
Joseph Chamie and Barry Mirkin
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Afro-Optimism: Has the Pendulum Swung Too Far?

Rising Africa’s leaders and citizens must keep focus on education, jobs, elimination of corruption and inequality
Raila Odinga
December 2, 2014

Italy and Japan: Troubled Twins of Globalization

In separate quests for beauty and perfection, Japanese and Italians are lulled into provincial trapt
Joji Sakurai
August 26, 2014

Wakeup Call for Europe

Europe fails to deliver opportunity, and a lost generation is in the making
Philippe Legrain
August 5, 2014

Europe Divided Over Immigration, Work Ethics

Aging, wealthy Europe turns on immigrants for a willingness to work for low wages
Pallavi Aiyar
June 5, 2014

World Population Trends Signal Dangers Ahead

Governments must prepare for diverse rates of fertility, urbanization and aging population – all happening simultaneously
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April 3, 2014
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Africa Faces Worst Drought in Half a Century

The continent cannot sustain its rising population without some big changes
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How the One-Child Policy Changed China

Countries with aging populations will rethink standards on work, social insurance and pensions
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China Abandons One-Child Policy

The announcement lifted stock prices for foreign firms that make baby products
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11 Billion People by 2100 Will Greatly Impact Global Health

Reduced child mortality and increased life expectancy drive population growth
Brian Krans
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