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