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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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May 29, 2014
Reshuffling Japan’s Opposition
By Clint Richards
More parties are splitting and merging, but none seem able to challenge the LDP.
May 28, 2014
Japan Pushes for Stronger Ties with Southeast Asia
By Clint Richards
Japan extends economic and military incentives in hopes of rebalancing Southeast Asia.
May 28, 2014
Business as Usual for Japanese Automakers
By Clint Richards
Although the recent unrest has had an impact, Thailand is still key to the Japanese supply chain.
May 27, 2014
BOJ Hints at Tapering, Emphasizes Reform
By Clint Richards
As signs of inflation emerge, some central bank officials want Abe to follow through with structural reforms.
May 27, 2014
Japan-DPRK Summit Scope Remains Limited
By Clint Richards
Japan and North Korea make positive noises, while keeping expectations to a minimum.
May 26, 2014
Near Collision Shows Changing East China Sea Security Environment
By Clint Richards
A near mid-air collision, and Obama’s new limited foreign policy, test Japanese defense policies.
May 26, 2014
LDP Sets Stage for Next Collective Self-Defense Talks
By Clint Richards
Japan’s coalition partners are looking to iron out their differences over ‘grey-zone issues’ this week.
May 23, 2014
A New Holiday for Overworked Japanese
By Clint Richards
Mountain Day is intended to ease the problem of Japanese overwork, but the issue is bigger than that.
May 23, 2014
TEPCO’s Desperate Search for Profit
By Clint Richards
With energy market liberalization looming, TEPCO searches for new markets and customers.
May 22, 2014
Abe’s Potential Latin America Charm Offensive
By Clint Richards
The prospect of an upcoming tour this summer will see Japan attempt to increase its security profile.
May 22, 2014
New Komeito Stalls on Collective Self-Defense
By Clint Richards
While Japan’s coalition partners argue over the agenda, Abe announces a new Cabinet position to push the issue in the Diet.
May 21, 2014
Statements Fan “Abenomics” Expectations
By Clint Richards
With a little time before Japan announces its latest economic reforms, Abe is stoking expectation.