We’ve mentioned before some concerns that have been raised by demographers as to the accuracy and methodology of the UN’s world population forecasts and how dangerous these forecasts can be when used to promote certain policies.
Now here is another example of the politics of demography and how the numbers can be massaged to ensure that the “right” answer is reached. This example comes from the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the recent visit of the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the United States. During this visit, the demographics of the Middle East were bandied about a crucial factor in determining the region’s political future. In particular, much was made of the population growth of the Palestinian people and how this was creating pressure on Israel to try to solve the long-running conflict.
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