Indicators of Political Instability in the Presence of Rapid Urban and Youth Population Growth

Author

Douglas W. Hubbard

Date of Award

3-2022

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science

Department

Department of Operational Sciences

First Advisor

Richard F. Deckro, PhD

Abstract

Large and rapidly growing cities and other urban agglomerations have the potential to become incubators of political instability. This is especially true of rapidly growing cities which are located in countries that are also experiencing high rates of growth in their youth population. Rapid growth rates put stress on urban infrastructure and other institutions, and these stresses can cause major problems for both city and national governments. Knowing when these cities and countries may be trending toward their tipping points regarding political instability will help governments and international organizations develop and implement effective strategies to mitigate the risk of instability.

AFIT Designator

AFIT-ENS-MS-22-M-139

DTIC Accession Number

AD1172346

Recommended Citation

Hubbard, Douglas W., "Indicators of Political Instability in the Presence of Rapid Urban and Youth Population Growth" (2022). Theses and Dissertations. 5383.
https://scholar.afit.edu/etd/5383