global mobility
The Future is Brown: Parag Khanna on How Asian Demographics and Global Migration Are Reshaping Humanity
Oct 18, 2025 05:14 pm CST
Renowned futurist Parag Khanna explains why "the future is brown" at the NDTV World Summit, highlighting Asian demographic dominance and the five key drivers of unprecedented global migration: demographic imbalances, political upheaval, economic dislocation, technological disruption, and climate change. Khanna urges countries like India to adapt to these realities and reduce barriers to human mobility.
US Passport Drops Out of Global Top 10 as Asian Nations Dominate Henley Passport Index 2025
Oct 16, 2025 08:48 pm CST
The United States passport has fallen to 12th position in the 2025 Henley Passport Index, marking its first exit from the global top 10. Singapore, South Korea, and Japan now lead the rankings, reflecting a shift in global mobility power. Experts attribute the US decline to lack of visa reciprocity and policy changes by countries like Brazil, China, and Vietnam, signaling changing dynamics in international travel access.