The Last Generation to Protest

Peter Zeihan 2 min

The places where youth protests can change government structure are becoming fewer and less important. The global stage for youth protests is shrinking as major economies age out of the protest phase.

Key points

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    Young people bring down governments because they have less of a stake in the system.

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    Having children and mortgages creates a vested interest in reforming rather than overthrowing systems.

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    Industrialization and urbanization cause birth rates to drop.

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    Economically large nations have aged out of the protest stage.

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    Remaining youth protests occur in countries with substantial populations under age 25.

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    Places capable of youth protests changing government structure are becoming fewer and less important.

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