Global demographic trends are reshaping the future, and they deserve a central place in U.S. policy discussions. A new brief from the Stimson Center highlights how population dynamics, including growth, aging, urbanization, migration, and changing fertility patterns, are influencing America’s economic competitiveness, national security, and long-term resilience. These are not distant challenges. They are already affecting labor markets, healthcare systems, infrastructure, and communities across the country. This brief draws on insights from a Congressional Masterclass, organized by the Population Institute and the Stimson Center, featuring experts from Cornell University, Migration Policy Institute, and Population Reference Bureau.
The full brief, “What Demographic Trends Mean for U.S. Policy,” is available here.
For an overview, find an excerpted article from the full brief here.