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.

Americas·Europe·Opinion

January 18, 2026

Trump’s Greenland Ultimatum Unites Europe in Fury

In a bold escalation of his long-standing fixation on acquiring Greenland, U.S. President Donald Trump announced on January 17, 2026, that he would impose tariffs on eight European nations unless they facilitate

Americas·Culture

January 11, 2026

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

Americas·Europe·Opinion

December 29, 2025

If Security Expires, So Will the Peace

When Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says that 15 years of security guarantees are not enough, he is not bargaining for prestige or symbolism. He is arguing from lived experience. “We are already

California Lawmakers Approve First-in-the-Nation Social Media Health Warning Bill

California is on the verge of becoming the second state in the nation to require health warnings on social media platforms, following Minnesota’s lead earlier this summer. Lawmakers in Sacramento voted Friday

September 13, 2025

Americas·Technology

A Collective Leap Toward Sustainability

The story of the world’s sustainable journey is unfolding like an epic novel, one that spans continents, cultures, and generations, tethered by a sense of urgency and hope. It is a tale

August 29, 2025

Planet

Double Standards and Discount Barrels

Peter Navarro’s latest Financial Times piece lambasting India’s energy ties with Russia offers a classic case of selective outrage and misplaced priorities. The Trump administration’s recent escalation of tariffs and rhetoric targets

August 18, 2025

Opinion

Apple’s $1.1 Billion Tariff Tab Shows the Cost of Economic Nationalism

By any measure, Apple is one of the world’s most successful companies, but even it isn’t immune to the unpredictable costs of protectionist policies. CEO Tim Cook’s recent admission that tariffs could

August 3, 2025

Americas·Technology

The EU’s $750 Billion Energy Pledge to Trump Is a Fantasy in the Making

In a high-stakes bid to dodge an all-out trade war with U.S. President Donald Trump, the European Union has pledged to buy $750 billion worth of American oil and gas by the

July 29, 2025

Americas·Europe·Opinion

Cambodia-Thailand Border Dispute and Escalation: Key Points

Background & Recent Trigger Tit-for-Tat Measures Historical Context Political Dynamics What’s Next?

July 24, 2025

Asia·Explainer

Rwanda and Congo Sign Landmark US-Brokered Peace Deal

Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have signed a historic peace agreement in Washington, D.C., aiming to end decades of deadly conflict in eastern Congo and open the door to

June 28, 2025

Africa·Explainer

When Generals Walk the Red Carpet, Democracy Takes the Back Door

U.S. President Donald Trump’s unprecedented White House meeting with Pakistan’s Army Chief Asim Munir, bypassing Pakistan’s elected government, has sparked global concern. Such high-level engagement with a military leader, not a civilian

June 19, 2025

Americas·Asia·Opinion

Conscious Exploration: Charting a New Course for Travel

After two years traversing the globe—from the kaleidoscopic coral reefs of Southeast Asia to the silent expanses of polar ice, from the tangled roots of mangrove forests to the turquoise-lapped shores of

June 10, 2025

Planet

History as a Strategic Weapon: Why Peace with Russia Demands a Deeper Lens

As Russia reportedly mobilises an additional 160,000 troops for its war in Ukraine, global attention is once again drawn to peace negotiations. Former U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed eagerness to broker

May 31, 2025

Europe·Opinion

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Daniel J. Kaplan

Trump’s Greenland Ultimatum Unites Europe in Fury

A War on Sugar

If Security Expires, So Will the Peace

California Lawmakers Approve First-in-the-Nation Social Media Health Warning Bill

A Collective Leap Toward Sustainability

Double Standards and Discount Barrels

Apple’s $1.1 Billion Tariff Tab Shows the Cost of Economic Nationalism

The EU’s $750 Billion Energy Pledge to Trump Is a Fantasy in the Making

Cambodia-Thailand Border Dispute and Escalation: Key Points

Rwanda and Congo Sign Landmark US-Brokered Peace Deal

When Generals Walk the Red Carpet, Democracy Takes the Back Door

Conscious Exploration: Charting a New Course for Travel

History as a Strategic Weapon: Why Peace with Russia Demands a Deeper Lens

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