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·Asia·Opinion

December 11, 2025

Trump’s Trade War Could Cost Washington Its Most Important Asian Partner

There is now an explicit debate in Washington over whether Donald Trump’s tariff-heavy approach is putting the United States on a path to “lose” India as a long‑term strategic partner. The argument

Culture·Technology

December 4, 2025

Welcome to the Enshittoscene: Why Our Digital Lives Fell Apart – and How Do We Get Them Back

There was a time—not so long ago—when logging onto Twitter felt like slipping into a crowded bar where everyone was witty, well-read, and improbably on the pulse of whatever mattered. Yes, it

Americas·Opinion

November 22, 2025

A Curiously Cordial Collision: Mamdani Meets Trump

The Oval Office played host to one of the more unexpected theatrical episodes of contemporary American politics: an encounter between President Donald Trump and Zohran Mamdani, the freshly minted mayor-elect of New

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

Why Holocaust Education Could Be Key to Peace in the Middle East

As President Donald Trump makes his latest tour of the Middle East, a rare opportunity presents itself—one not just of diplomacy, but of lasting human connection. It is a chance to begin

May 17, 2025

Culture·Middle East

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Daniel J. Kaplan

Trump’s Trade War Could Cost Washington Its Most Important Asian Partner

Welcome to the Enshittoscene: Why Our Digital Lives Fell Apart – and How Do We Get Them Back

A Curiously Cordial Collision: Mamdani Meets Trump

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

Why Holocaust Education Could Be Key to Peace in the Middle East

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