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Clint Richards

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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Posts by Clint Richards
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October 03, 2014

Which Security Gains Will Japan Enshrine This Year?

By Clint Richards
Despite an absence of legislation, Abe will be making two key security moves this fall.
October 02, 2014

Further Headwinds for Abenomics

By Clint Richards
The Japanese economy continues to lose momentum.

October 02, 2014

Japanese Banks Win Big in Myanmar

By Clint Richards
Myanmar is betting that Tokyo’s biggest banks will invest in comprehensive development.

October 01, 2014

Japan Eerily Silent on Collective Self-Defense

By Clint Richards
Abe is focusing on the economy this Diet session in order to lay the groundwork for next spring.

October 01, 2014

Japan’s Utilities Fight Back Against Renewable Energy

By Clint Richards
While clean energy production is surging, the national grid is unable to cope.
September 30, 2014

Why Isn’t North Korea Angry About Its Isolation?

By Clint Richards
Being left in the cold usually results in threats from the Hermit Kingdom.

September 30, 2014

Will Japan’s Volcanic Eruption Further Delay Nuclear Restart?

By Clint Richards
Japan’s seismic unpredictability is once again sparking domestic fears.
September 29, 2014

Japan Suffers Fatal Volcanic Blast

By Clint Richards
Mount Ontake’s eruption is the most deadly in over 20 years.

September 29, 2014

A Return to Tibet for the Dalai Lama?

By Clint Richards
Rumors are once again circulating of a possible return for Tibet’s spiritual leader.

September 26, 2014

Japan’s Nuclear Power Quagmire

By Clint Richards
A mixture of government reassurances, cajoling and bad alternatives. Weekend Japanese energy links.

September 26, 2014

A Checkup for Japan’s ‘Womenomics’ Policy

By Clint Richards
Abe touts his policy at the U.N., although its implementation will need to overcome cultural barriers.
September 25, 2014

Japan’s Road Warrior Diplomacy

By Clint Richards
Abe’s unrelenting schedule belies a group of allies eager for Japanese participation.

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