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Clint Richards
Clint Richards is an Associate Editor of The Diplomat.
He has worked as an open-source intelligence analyst with Stratfor Global Intelligence and as a geopolitical risk management consultant where he writes his own blog, Asia to Africa Intel. He has worked in the field of geopolitics from Seoul and is currently based in Tokyo. He is also an analytical contributor for Enquirisk, The International Security Observer, and Wikistrat.
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June 17, 2014
Business and the BOJ Spurring on Abenomics
By Clint Richards
Corporate capital expenditure spikes in first quarter, and the BOJ reaffirmed its inflation commitment.
June 16, 2014
New Research Could Make Nuclear Energy Safer
By Clint Richards
New technology could make nuclear plants less susceptible to disaster, and possibly ease Japanese fears.
June 13, 2014
Abe Gets a Boost for Article 9 Rewrite
By Clint Richards
Coalition partner New Komeito and regional allies show support for more involvement in regional security.
June 12, 2014
No End-Game for China-Japan Conflict Resolution
By Clint Richards
Both countries are allowing second-tier disputes to cloud their ability to engage on existential problems.
June 12, 2014
Japan’s Next Generation in Engine Technology
By Clint Richards
Automakers are showcasing their latest round of fuel-efficient and zero-emission cars.
June 11, 2014
Japan Nuclear Regulator Leaning Toward Restarts
By Clint Richards
Changes to the Nuclear Regulatory Authority could speed up the industry’s inspection process.
June 11, 2014
Japanese Retailers Buck Deflation
By Clint Richards
Record profits and price increases show companies are hopeful consumers will boost inflation.
June 10, 2014
New Komeito Fighting Back on Collective Self-Defense
By Clint Richards
Japan’s ruling coalition appears no closer to Cabinet approval than when talks started last month.
June 10, 2014
Abenomics Structural Reform ‘Arrow’ Faltering
By Clint Richards
Abe’s proposed population and agricultural reforms lack the systemic change needed to solve entrenched problems.
June 09, 2014
Japan’s Corporate Tax Cut May Disappoint
By Clint Richards
Abe floats some details of his upcoming economic restructuring, with signs the measures may fall short of expectations.
June 09, 2014
New ASEAN Anti-Cyber Skills Aimed at China
By Clint Richards
Japan and the U.S. are using ASEAN to further crack down on Chinese cybercrimes.
June 06, 2014
Are Cooler Heads Prevailing in the East China Sea?
By Clint Richards
China and Japan appear motivated to find common ground after last weekend’s fireworks.