Category Archives: Demography and Development — Week 6

Population, Development, and Ecological Civilization in China

Much of what was said by both Sciubba et al. and Upreti relate to my own research on environmental challenges in China. While Sciubba explains the different consequences that the intercourse between demographic fluctuations and different types of political regimes … Continue reading

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Populations, Conflict, Security

Demographics impact overall security and political stability in each nation. Population is a primary factor for conflict. High population density, income inequality and poverty are the driving factors for conflict according to Hague and Ellingsen (Floyd and Matthew, 207). Changes … Continue reading

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Chapter 11 and 12: the relevance of demography and global governance in the understanding of sustainable development and environmental security.

Through both of these chapters two main aspects have been highlighted: First the fact the demography is a crucial element to take into account when talking about environmental security. Indeed the way the population of a country or national entity … Continue reading

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