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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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September 03, 2014
Australia May Buy ‘Off-The-Shelf’ Japanese Subs
By Clint Richards
Although a risky sale in Australia, the benefits may be too great for either side to pass up.
September 02, 2014
Modi-Abe Summit High on Rhetoric, Lagging in Agreements
By Clint Richards
Significant nuclear, rail and diplomatic deals have been “pushed forward,” yet China remains a concern.
September 02, 2014
Japan’s Agriculture Dilemma
By Clint Richards
Achieving large-scale agriculture is an imperative, yet political opposition is formidable.
September 01, 2014
New Abe Government Solidifying
By Clint Richards
Sources are leaking key Cabinet positions in the lead up to Wednesday’s announcement.
September 01, 2014
New Anti-Hate Speech Laws Could Be Double-Edged Sword
By Clint Richards
Government attempts to limit anti-Korean rhetoric could be used to silence nuclear protests.
August 29, 2014
Japanese Military Set for Big Budget Gains As Economy Shifts to Neutral
By Clint Richards
Abe’s careful balance of economic growth with military normalization may be falling out of sync.
August 29, 2014
India Pushing Nuclear Pact At Modi-Abe Summit
By Clint Richards
Despite representing a huge new market, Japan must still be cautious in exporting nuclear technology.
August 28, 2014
Is North Korea’s Summer of Hostility Winding Down?
By Clint Richards
As joint US-ROK military drills close, now is the time to gauge Pyongyang’s appetite for dialogue.
August 28, 2014
Beijing’s Booming Population Risks Instability
By Clint Richards
Pollution and rapidly increasing rural migrants could quickly outstrip Beijing’s ability to cope.
August 27, 2014
Security or Investment: Balancing Japan’s Long-Term Foreign Policy
By Clint Richards
Sea lane security and new partners are key to protecting Japan’s far-flung assets.
August 27, 2014
A Putin-Abe Summit Doesn’t Threaten the US
By Clint Richards
Washington is quiet on the possible visit, and could potentially benefit from the talks.
August 27, 2014
Abe’s Next Tax Hike Conundrum
By Clint Richards
The government remains confident, but another sharp drop in growth could derail the best laid plans.