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| author |
Amber A. Frikkee
| | title |
Europe's Population Decline: Implications for its Global Power in the Decades to Come
| | abstract |
This paper examines the novel demographic developments of an aging population that is also
in decline and European power changes. With population often being named as a factor that in
some way relates to state power, this paper analyzes the connection of population aging and
decline and how the effects will impact Europe's international power position. Previous
research fails to adequately show the relation between demographic characteristics and state
power that is also tailored to specific states or regions. This research allows for a finer grip on
the effects of population changes on the features of state power, which grant better policy
responses and security forecasts. Following a theoretical and historical background in
demographic change, demographic data of Europe and the world, a discussion on the concept
of state power, and an analysis of Europe's military, economic and technological strength
related to country demographics. The paper argues that Europe's international power will be
negatively impacted by population aging and decline. Furthermore, it will be shown that the
impact of these demographic characteristics on European power are channeled through
reductions in total potential military manpower, military spending pressures, tensions in
economic growth, increases in societal burdens and costs, changes in saving and investment
patterns, and increasing challenging conditions for technological advancement.
| | school |
The College of Liberal Arts, Drew University
| | degree |
B.A. (2022)
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| advisor |
Jason Jordan
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| full text | AFrikkee.pdf |
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