The Kissinger Report

The Kissinger Report, officially titled "National Security Study Memorandum 200," was a U.S. government document from 1974 that analyzed global population growth and its impact on economic and security concerns. It emphasized the importance of controlling population growth in developing countries, particularly in regions like Asia, Africa, and Latin America, to prevent resource depletion and political instability. The report suggested that stabilizing population levels could help ensure economic development and security for the U.S. and the world. It has been viewed as a significant, though controversial, reflection of U.S. strategic interest in population control during the Cold War era.