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Could Population Crises Hurt Asian Military Powers?

Micah McCartney
24 June 2024
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The ability of East Asian militaries to sustain their ranks will be challenged, thanks to plummeting fertility rates.

Summary

  1. East Asia has the lowest fertility rate in the world.
  2. China, Japan and South Korea are now having to adjust their recruitment standards.
  3. Some experts argue technology will help blunt the demographic shift.
READ: Could Population Crises Hurt Asian Military Powers?

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