Today: Apr 17, 2026

Daniel J. Kaplan

Daniel Kaplan is a graduate student at Northwestern University, currently pursuing a Master’s in International Affairs and Economics. With a deep interest in global policy, economic development, and diplomacy, Daniel combines his analytical mindset with a passion for cross-cultural understanding. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan.

Drill, Baby, Drill—It’s an Emergency

The Trump administration’s decision to invoke emergency powers under the Defense Production Act to restart oil operations off California’s coast represents a bold—but deeply flawed—attempt to address energy security amid the ongoing
March 14, 2026
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Roots of the Escalating Violence in Balochistan

The recent coordinated attacks by the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) on January 31, 2026, dubbed “Operation Herof Phase 2.0,” represent a stark escalation in Pakistan’s long-simmering conflict in Balochistan. The BLA claimed
January 31, 2026
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A War on Sugar

Washington has discovered its newest public-health villain, and this time it isn’t trans fat, salt, or red meat. It’s the birthday cupcake. Under the Trump administration’s newly released dietary guidelines, parents are
January 11, 2026
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The Vanishing Epstein Files

In a move that reeks of cover-up, at least 16 files vanished from the U.S. Justice Department’s website less than 24 hours after their release. This incident, unfolding on December 20, 2025,
December 21, 2025
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