The Hidden Numbers: What Putin Fears Most About Russian Demographics!

The Hidden Numbers: What Putin Fears Most About Russian Demographics!

The war between Russia and Ukraine has dominated the news for quite some time a few years ago, and then it was slowly relegated to old news section until more recently with Donald Trump's involvement.

In today's podcast, Simon Kuestenmacher shares some interesting demographic statistics that help us understand what's going on over there and Vladimir Putin's game plan.

Takeaways

· Demographics play a crucial role in understanding geopolitical events.

· Russia's military spending is significantly higher than many countries but much of it is wasted through corruption.

· The economic output of Russia is comparable to Australia despite its population being around 6 times the size.

· Young Russians are fleeing the country due to the war and economic conditions.

· Putin's ambitions are driven by a desire to restore Russia's former power.

· The aging population in Russia presents long-term economic challenges.

· Migration is not a viable solution for Russia's demographic issues like in other countries.

· The war in Ukraine has strengthened Ukrainian nationalism.

· Understanding demographics is essential for strategic planning in any context.

Chapters

00:10 Introduction to Demographics and War

02:58 Russia's Military Spending and Economic Context

06:30 Putin's Strategic Timing and Demographics

10:41 The Impact of Alcohol on Russian Society

15:29 Long-term Challenges for Russia's Demographics

19:34 The Future of Russia and Geopolitical Implications

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About Simon Kuestenmacher

Simon Kuestenmacher is co-founder and Director – The Demographics Group

Simon is a prolific media commentator on demographic and data matters and a columnist for The New Daily and The Australian newspapers.

He ranks as one of the world's Top 10 influencers in data visualisation. If you can't get enough of the kind of data that explains how the world works, make sure to follow Simon on Linked In or X (formerly Twitter) or any of his other social channels.

Click here for a media enquiry or if you would like to book Simon Kuestenmacher for a speaking engagement. His presentations and quirky observations are enjoyed by audiences from the financial services, property, government, education, technology, retail and professional services industries, among others.

About Michael Yardney

Michael Yardney- founder Metropole Property Strategists has been voted one of Australia's 50 most influential Thought Leaders.

While he is best known as a property expert, Michael is also Australia's leading expert in the psychology of success and wealth creation.

Michael is a #1 best selling author of 9 books and frequently challenges traditional finance advice with innovative ideas on property investment, personal finance and wealth creation.

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