Chelsea Hernandez

Senior Geopolitical Analyst

M.Sc. International Relations, London School of Economics and Political Science

18+ years experience

Chelsea Hernandez is a Senior Geopolitical Analyst at the Global Dynamics Institute, where she leverages 18 years of profound experience in international affairs. Her academic foundation includes a Master's degree in International Relations from the London School of Economics and Political Science, following her undergraduate studies at the University of Ibadan. Hernandez's research is distinguished by its sharp focus on the evolving power structures in Sub-Saharan Africa, examining their complex interplay with global economic and security frameworks. Before joining Global Dynamics Institute, she was a principal researcher at the Transatlantic Policy Forum, where her seminal report, 'The Sahel's Shifting Sands: A New Era of Global Competition,' garnered widespread recognition for its prescient analysis. Her professional philosophy emphasizes evidence-based forecasting and a deep understanding of historical contexts to illuminate contemporary challenges. Readers can expect her articles to offer rigorous, nuanced perspectives on geopolitical shifts, providing actionable insights into complex global events

Articles by Chelsea Hernandez

Geopolitics

China’s BRI Faces 2026 Reckoning: 5 Key Shifts

The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), China’s ambitious global infrastructure development strategy, is increasingly facing significant geopolitical pushback as nations re-evaluate their engagement and concerns…

Chelsea Hernandez · · 4 min read
Geopolitics

Food Geopolitics: A New Crisis in 2026?

The global food system faces unprecedented strain in 2026, as geopolitical tensions increasingly transform essential commodities like grain into instruments of statecraft. This weaponization of…

Chelsea Hernandez · · 5 min read
Geopolitics

Global South Reshapes 2026 World Order

The global geopolitical and economic architecture is undergoing a profound transformation, with the rise of the Global South fundamentally challenging the unipolar dominance that characterized…

Chelsea Hernandez · · 7 min read