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.

Middle East·Opinion

March 1, 2026

How Khamenei’s Death Upends the Middle East

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s death in US-Israeli strikes marks a seismic shift for the Middle East, decapitating Iran’s leadership amid escalating conflict. Iranian state media confirmed the 86-year-old supreme leader was killed on

Americas·Technology

February 26, 2026

When the Pentagon Demands Unrestricted AI, and One Company Says No

The escalating standoff between the Pentagon and Anthropic represents a troubling milestone in the U.S. government’s pursuit of advanced artificial intelligence for national security. What began as a promising $200 million contract

Asia·Technology

February 17, 2026

India’s Chance to Chart a Responsible AI Path

The India AI Impact Summit 2026, currently unfolding in New Delhi, India, offers the world a rare and timely opportunity to shift the global conversation on artificial intelligence from one dominated by

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

How Khamenei’s Death Upends the Middle East

When the Pentagon Demands Unrestricted AI, and One Company Says No

India’s Chance to Chart a Responsible AI Path

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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