As more people than ever live to old age, pensions and long-term care policies need urgent reforms

Global population of people aged 65 years and above is set to exceed 1.5 billion by the middle of this century.

Joseph Chamie

· Jan 30, 2019 · 11:30 pm

Why grandparents are becoming indispensable to modern family life across the world

They offer unconditional love, guidance, emotional support and financial assistance to families, helping relieve economic, social and personal stress.

Joseph Chamie

· Sep 09, 2018 · 01:30 pm

Is assisted suicide a human right or homicide? The world is gradually moving towards a consensus

We are inching toward acceptance of patient autonomy and physician-assisted suicide as a humane way to cope with terminal illness

Joseph Chamie

· Aug 11, 2018 · 11:30 pm

Fertility rates are dropping across the world – and could soon become a cause for concern

Fertility rates have already dropped below replacement levels in 83 countries and the trend is likely to continue.

Joseph Chamie

· Jul 29, 2018 · 09:30 pm

India is set to become the world’s most populous country by 2024. But is it ready?

India needs to fill the gaps in public healthcare, improve its sex ratio and infant mortality rates and address family planning concerns to sustain its growth.

Joseph Chamie

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Barry Mirkin

· Aug 12, 2017 · 07:30 pm

Why the problem of homelessness is unlikely to go away any time soon, despite interventions

Homelessness is more visible and varying definitions prevent global comparisons; experts debate if the problem is even solvable.

Joseph Chamie

· Jul 15, 2017 · 07:30 pm

As student debt rises worldwide, an education crisis could be on the horizon

Governments confront economic challenges with rising education costs and college graduates starting careers with huge debts.

Joseph Chamie

· May 22, 2017 · 11:30 pm

Why governments are unlikely to succeed in tackling human smuggling for years to come

The most desperate migrants seek help from smugglers and attract global sympathy – making this a dilemma for governments.

Joseph Chamie

· Dec 29, 2016 · 09:30 pm

Migration trend: How the young and poor are moving to lands of the aging rich

Reforms to reduce border crossing must factor in the impact that age differences have on culture, economies, politics and security.

Joseph Chamie

· Jul 03, 2016 · 11:30 pm