Population ageing in Europe and Asia: Beyond traditional perspectives

Balachandran, Arun

doi:10.33612/diss.135497884

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“…The global synopsis of demographic changes depicts that it is easier to notice singular events-the Russia-Ukraine War, Israel-Hamas conflict, and the COVID-19 pandemic-than changes that take place over time. The latter, however, significantly changes societies, economy, and politics (Balachandran, 2020). Hence, demographic changes are slow but powerful and inexorable.…”

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“…While the USA relies on immigration to sustain its workforce, Japan faces a diminishing population (Acemoglu & Restrepo, 2017). Conversely, Southeast Asian states with high population growth rates contribute to their economic growth (Balachandran, 2020). India is anticipated to surpass China in working population by 2030, potentially benefiting its booming economy (Balachandran, 2020).…”

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“…Conversely, Southeast Asian states with high population growth rates contribute to their economic growth (Balachandran, 2020). India is anticipated to surpass China in working population by 2030, potentially benefiting its booming economy (Balachandran, 2020). The classical texts like The History of Peloponnesian War by Thucydides do explain that nations experiencing demographic decline conduct their affairs cautiously (Holmes, 2012).…”

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“…Meanwhile, China"s demographic dividend, with a youthful population [but unfortunately declining], has underpinned its rapid economic ascent and regional assertiveness (Noesselt, 2018). In parallel, India"s youthful demographics [and rising] are positioning it as a potential global player (Balachandran, 2020). Similarly, Russia, with its ageing population and territorial concerns, faces challenges in maintaining its geopolitical influence (Klein & Mosler, 2021).…”

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The Potential Impact of Demographic Changes in Geopolitical Landscape

Pulami,

Nepal

2024

Asian J. Pop. Sci.

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In an era marked by swift demographic changes, the population of a country emerges as a crucial source of power and progress, shaping the future geopolitical landscape. This paper explores the dynamic interplay between evolving demographic elements and their intricate relationship with geopolitics. Through a synthesis of compelling cases and data-driven analysis, the paper provides fresh perspectives on the geopolitical ramifications of demographic transitions. The research incorporates a literature review, establishing the significance of population as a determinant of national power, offering a comprehensive overview of global demographic changes, and presenting an empirical analysis that underscores the role of demographic shifts as catalysts for geopolitical consequences. The study, grounded in political demography theory, integrates demographic aspects with geopolitical implications. Employing qualitative analysis, the research utilizes both numerical and non-numerical data from secondary sources to establish connections among variables. Overall, the discussion underscores that demographic shifts, ranging from declining population growth in certain nations to youth bulges in others, will exert profound impacts on the worldwide geopolitical landscape. It emphasises the necessity for nations to proactively address demographic challenges, through strategic policies that prioritize workforce development, social welfare, and international alliances. This proactive approach is deemed essential for ensuring sustained economic and military capabilities amidst the evolving geopolitical scenario.

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The Potential Impact of Demographic Changes in Geopolitical Landscape

Pulami,

Nepal

2024

Asian J. Pop. Sci.

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“…However, in other cases, healthspan and lifespan are diverging, with potential to disrupt healthcare systems and economies 3,8,9 . The current toolkit available to demographers and public health planners allows differentiation of populations with more and less successful aging only in terms of completed lifespans or healthspans [10][11][12] . These metrics are effective in summarizing differences between populations accumulated across the full life course.…”

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Pace of Aging in older adults matters for healthspan and lifespan

Balachandran,

Pei,

Shi

et al. 2024

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As societies age, policy makers need tools to understand how demographic aging will affect population health and to develop programs to increase healthspan. The current metrics used for policy analysis do not distinguish differences caused by early-life factors, such as prenatal care and nutrition, from those caused by ongoing changes in peoples bodies due to aging. Here we introduce an adapted Pace of Aging method designed to quantify differences between individuals and populations in the speed of aging-related health declines. The adapted Pace of Aging method, implemented in data from N=13,626 older adults in the US Health and Retirement Study, integrates longitudinal data on blood biomarkers, physical measurements, and functional tests. It reveals stark differences in rates of aging between population subgroups and demonstrates strong and consistent prospective associations with incident morbidity, disability, and mortality. Pace of Aging can advance the population science of healthy longevity.

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