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.

March 14, 2026

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