Demographics and the Changing National Security Environment

Cover: Demographics and the Changing National Security Environment

This research brief describes work documented in The Security Dynamics of Demographic Factors (MR-1088-WFHF/RF/DLPF/A).

Excerpt: Demographic factors seldom directly cause conflict between nations. They can, however, exacerbate existing tensions and increase the risk of violent conflict. Long-term fertility trends, urbanization, migration, and changes in the ethnic composition and age profile of populations can influence the likelihood and nature of conflict among and within nations.

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  • Copyright: RAND Corporation
  • Availability: Web-Only
  • Pages: 4
  • Document Number: RB-5035
  • Year: 2000
  • Series: Research Briefs

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