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(Evening Standard) – From plagues and volcanic eruptions to the current Covid pandemic, mankind has always been faced with catastrophes.
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Peter Zeihan: These Six Countries Are Running Out of People
We’ve kicked, flogged, and beaten the snot out of China’s demographic horse, but what other countries are facing a similar demographic decline?
Germany, Japan, and Italy are first on the list. These countries got an early start on industrialization and urbanization thanks to their geography. Thus, rapid aging and population shrinkage was locked in for these WWII Axis powers. South Korea’s rugged terrain meant urbanization was essential, which has translated to them being one of the fastest aging societies in the world.
India and Brazil started down this road much later than the rest of this list, but decades of low birth rates, low fertility, and limited technological upgrades put them in a difficult position. Should these trends continue, they could face severe demographic and economic challenges before reaping the benefits that come along with industrialization.
Peter Zeihan is a geopolitical strategist, which is a fancy way of saying he helps people understand how the world works. He combines an expert understanding of demography, economics, energy, politics, technology, and security to help clients best prepare for an uncertain future.
Peter is also a New York Times best-selling author whose first three books — The Accidental Superpower, The Absent Superpower and Disunited Nations — have been recommended by Mitt Romney, Fareed Zakaria, and Ian Bremmer. Peter’s fourth book, The End of the World is Just the Beginning: Mapping the Collapse of Globalization, was published in June 2022 and was a New York Times bestseller.
With a keen eye toward what will drive tomorrow’s headlines, his irreverent approach transforms topics that are normally dense and heavy into accessible, relevant takeaways for audiences of all types. Contact WWSG to host Peter Zeihan.
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