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Demographics, Technology and Defense in South Korea
February 22, 2014

Demographics, Technology and Defense in South Korea

By Andrew Kwon
Demographics pose a challenge to the ROK’s security. Fortunately, an answer may be at hand.
Asian Immigration Drives US Population Growth
June 15, 2013

Asian Immigration Drives US Population Growth

Asians were the fastest growing ethnic group in the US in 2012, with 60 percent of the growth due to immigration.

Can Pakistan Avert Demographic Doom?
June 05, 2013

Can Pakistan Avert Demographic Doom?

By Michael Kugelman
While Sharif’s agenda will be filled with more immediate issues, a larger disaster is lurking.

Poverty and Old Age in China
June 03, 2013

Poverty and Old Age in China

A new poll finds that nearly a quarter of people over the age of 60 in China live below the poverty line.

May 03, 2013

Asia's Rising Economic Star: The Philippines?

As the IMF cut its growth forecasts for China, Taiwan, India, and others one nation continues to impress.

The Promise and Peril of India’s Youth Bulge
March 10, 2013

The Promise and Peril of India’s Youth Bulge

“…in order to accommodate the 300 million people that will join India’s workforce between 2010 and 2040, India needs to create roughly 10 million jobs a year.”

How Demography Is Changing Japan
February 26, 2013

How Demography Is Changing Japan

“The increasingly inverted structure of Japan’s population pyramid, with fewer young people than old people, means that it will be very difficult to generate the tax revenues necessary to pay for the healthcare needs of the elderly. “

China's People Problem
February 05, 2013

China's People Problem

China’s working age population is declining. So will the overall population by perhaps 2020. Is it time to end the old-child policy?

Japan's Demographic Disaster
February 03, 2013

Japan's Demographic Disaster

Japan is faced with an unprecedented population challenge that will have social, economic, and political consequences for years to come.

Japan's Economic Stimulus Plan
January 17, 2013

Japan's Economic Stimulus Plan

Abe has moved quickly in passing measures to grow Japan’s economy. Can he turn things around?

Asia's Public and Private Gender Gap
January 15, 2013

Asia's Public and Private Gender Gap

Women only occupy a small percentage of high-profile government and boardroom posts.

What Happens When China Goes "Gray"?
January 14, 2013

What Happens When China Goes "Gray"?

Developed economies are beginning to struggle with aging populations and more retirees. China may soon join them.

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