Daniel Ziblatt is an American political scientist and professor at Harvard University, specializing in the study of European politics, state-building, democratization, and comparative politics. He is particularly known for his research on conservative political parties and the role they play in democratic stability. Ziblatt has written several influential books, such as "Conservative Parties and the Birth of Democracy," which examines how traditional conservative parties have impacted the development of democratic institutions in Europe. He gained broader public attention as the co-author, with Steven Levitsky, of the 2018 book "How Democracies Die," which analyzes the potential vulnerabilities of democratic systems to authoritarian leaders and the possible erosion of democratic norms. His scholarly work combines historical analysis with contemporary political science, and he is often cited in public discussions about the resilience of democratic institutions in the modern era.