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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 21, 2014
Japan’s Economy Faces Uncertain Summer
By Clint Richards
With further negative reports from Japan’s nuclear sector, the economy could stumble before “structural reforms” even begin.
May 20, 2014
Japan-North Korea Negotiations to Resume
By Clint Richards
Despite intense rhetoric, there is space for tactical concessions and further detente.
May 20, 2014
Japan to Build Defense Camps Near Disputed Islands
By Clint Richards
GSDF camps are to be built on three islands near the Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands to handle “remote island attacks.”
May 19, 2014
Abenomics’ Structural Reform Revamp
By Clint Richards
Abe’s government is set to reveal specifics about the “third arrow” of structural reforms in June.
May 19, 2014
Japan Pools Resources to Retain Automotive Edge
By Clint Richards
Japanese automakers, government, and universities are sharing technology to capture the low-emissions market.
May 16, 2014
Thailand’s Economy No Longer Protest-Proof
By Clint Richards
As unrest in Bangkok mounts this week, investors and credit agencies are increasingly wary of Thailand’s prospects.
May 16, 2014
The Day After Abe’s Panel Report on Collective Self-Defense
By Clint Richards
The LDP has made its case for collective self-defense. Will coalition partner New Komeito influence the process?
May 15, 2014
Abe’s Next Steps Toward Collective Self-Defense
By Clint Richards
The LDP is seeking to unite the coalition government in order to enshrine collective self-defense by year’s end.
May 15, 2014
Sony to Diversify Amid Renewed Losses
By Clint Richards
Can fresh board members and a transition into new markets be enough to save a premier Japanese brand?
May 14, 2014
China and Japan's Regional Economic Laboratories
By Clint Richards
Special zones are designed to boost or reform economies, but could also help encourage stability.
May 14, 2014
Japan Recommends Population Targets, Neglects Immigration Question Again
By Clint Richards
Tokyo worries about population decline, but has yet to admit the problem requires drastic change.
May 13, 2014
The Unintended Consequences of a Japanese/Israeli Defense Agreement
By Clint Richards
While the agreements are an easy and obvious course of action for Israel, Japan should tread carefully.