Thoughts on the U.N. 2017 Population Prospects: Procreation-Related Internationally Wrongful Acts, and Overpopulation as Global Risk
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Article Title | Thoughts on the U.N. 2017 Population Prospects: Procreation-Related Internationally Wrongful Acts, and Overpopulation as Global Risk |
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ERA Journal ID | 33711 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Radavoi, Ciprian N. |
Journal Title | Pace International Law Review |
Journal Citation | 30 (1), pp. 119-145 |
Article Number | 3 |
Number of Pages | 27 |
Year | 2017 |
Place of Publication | United States |
ISSN | 1052-3448 |
1553-7897 | |
Web Address (URL) | https://digitalcommons.pace.edu/pilr/vol30/iss1/3/ |
Abstract | Two relatively recent factual elements are the basis of this Article: the 2017 revision of the United Nations’ Population Prospects, showing a world population increase of around 50% by 2100, and Turkey’s President Erdogan’s call for the Turks living in Western Europe to “have five children” in order to become the future of the continent. The statement substantiates one of the negative impacts of overpopulation—that on international relations and regional balances of power. This Article argues that (1) Erdogan’s incitement to increased procreation abroad qualifies as an internationally wrongful act of Turkey; (2) excessive procreation within national boundaries could qualify as an internationally wrongful act; and (3) although without legal consequences on the perpetrating countries, such a qualification has at least the potential of igniting a renewed debate on the issue of overpopulation. In this context, one way forward as a matter of global policy on the now stalled debate on population is suggested. |
Keywords | population growth; overpopulation; international law |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 480310. Public international law |
Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
Byline Affiliations | University of New England |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/z288v/thoughts-on-the-u-n-2017-population-prospects-procreation-related-internationally-wrongful-acts-and-overpopulation-as-global-risk
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