- As described in “The New Population Bomb: The Four Megatrends”, How are the four megatrends shaping the local and global interrelations among nations? What are the major implications?
- Howe and Jackson argue that demographic storms, from the premature aging of China’s population to the implosion of Russia’s, will increase the risk of social and political upheaval. Do you accept their analysis? Why? (make sure you justify your position with examples from the readings).