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.

September 4, 2026

The Next Arms Race Will Be Fought in Markets

For most of modern history, military power has been measured in visible things: armies, ships, aircraft, missiles and, eventually, nuclear weapons. But behind every weapon is a less visible architecture—capital, technology, minerals,
August 14, 2026

India’s Structural Edge Over China

For four decades, “the China story” was the only story worth telling about Asian growth. A command economy poured concrete, wired factories, and moved hundreds of millions of people from farms to

Beware the Pakistan Mirage

Washington is once again tempted by an old illusion: that Pakistan can act as a dependable partner in South Asia. President Donald Trump, fresh from boasting of brokering peace after the latest
October 20, 2025

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

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