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The security threat of Asia's sex ratios

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An insight into a new subfield of security studies called 'Security Demographics', which holds serious security implications of long-term demographic change and includes the sex ratios of a country is presented. Focus is also on the unequal sex ratios of males to females in China, India, and other Asian countries, which may affect their internal and regional security.

Asia, Sex ratio

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Fiscal challenges posed by aging populations

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A study underlining the causes of population aging and their effect on future pension and health spending on the governments of European Union countries is presented. The policy option available to policymakers to deal with the challenges and problems of balancing public finances, like reforming public pension systems are discussed.

Europe, Population, Aging, European Union, Powers and duties, Aging (Biology)

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Coffee production in a time of crisis: social and environmental connections

Article Abstract:

The coffee's development into an international commodity, its environment and the social aspects of its production are discussed. Further, the positive developments within the coffee industry, which would improve coffee's environmental impact, are explored.

Production data, Foreign trade, Roasted coffee, Processed Coffee, Coffee and Tea Manufacturing, Fruits and tree nuts, not elsewhere classified, International trade, Coffee industry, Coffee (Beverage), Coffee

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