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

World News in 2026: Why Ignorance is Peril

In an increasingly interconnected yet volatile global environment, access to updated world news isn’t merely a preference; it’s a non-negotiable imperative for personal and collective…

Chelsea Hernandez · · 3 min read
Geopolitics

Global News: Misreading Reality in 2026

Opinion: The current approach to understanding hot topics/news from global news is fundamentally flawed, leading to a pervasive misinterpretation of geopolitical shifts and economic trends…

Chelsea Hernandez · · 9 min read