Germany's New Security Demographics: Military Recruitment in the Era of Population Aging

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Wenke Apt

Germany's New Security Demographics

Military Recruitment in the Era of Population Aging

Wenke Apt

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English

Springer
18 December 2013

Age groups: adolescents; Population & demography; Military administration

Series: Demographic Research Monographs

Military recruitment will become more difficult in times of demographic aging. The question arises whether demographic change will constrain the capacity of aging states like Germany to conduct foreign policy and pursue their national security interests. Since contemporary military operations still display a strong human element, particular scrutiny is given to the empirical analysis of the determinants of military propensity and military service among youth.

An additional human capital projection until 2030 illustrates how the decline in the youth population will interact with trends in educational attainment and adolescent health to further complicate military recruitment in the future. A concluding review of recruiting practices in other NATO countries provides insight in best-practice policy options to reduce the military’s sensitivity to demographic change.

Following this approach, the book gives prominence to a topic that has thus far been under-represented in the greater discussion of demographic change today, namely the demographic impact on international affairs and strategic calculations.

By: Wenke Apt
Imprint: Springer
Edition: 2014 ed.
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 155mm, Spine: 14mm
Weight: 4.794kg
ISBN: 9789400769632
ISBN 10: 9400769636
Series: Demographic Research Monographs
Pages: 217
Publication Date: 18 December 2013
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Acknowledgements.- 1. Introduction.- 2. The Military Environment.- 3. A Demographic View on Security.- 4. The Selectivity of Manpower Demand and Supply.- 5. Determinants of Military Manpower Supply.- 6. The Military Recruitment Target Population.- 7. Demographic Change as a Strategic Constraint: Issues and Options.- Bibliography.