Nicholas Sehl

Nicholas Sehl, B.A., M.A., is a Historian, Policy Researcher and Ph.D. Candidate at the University of New Brunswick, specializing in Worldview Studies. He has conducted numerous professional community policy research projects in Atlantic Canada.

NATO’s Intrinsic Mission

“An Uncertain Message in a Period of Reckless Diplomacy” For democratic nations to function, prosper, and indeed act as an example for aspiring democracies, democracy...

Continuity Throughout Crises: The Developing Legacy of Angela Merkel’s Greek Bailout Policy

As uncertainty prevails across the shifting political landscapes of many Western nations, the longevity, experience, and policies implemented by Angela Merkel should not be...

Multilateralism and the Populist Agenda: A Historical Perspective

A Trending Uncertainty A major outcome of the recent rise of populism exhibited in numerous Western nations is protectionism, which represents a reversal of policy...

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A Project-Based Scenario for ECOWAS’s Revival

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Poland Cultivates Strategic Relations with Asia-Pacific

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Indonesia’s Foreign Policy Re-orientation: Growing Emphasis on De-dollarization and BRICS

Indonesia’s foreign policy is shifting: deeper BRICS engagement, de-dollarization moves, and balanced ties with the US and China signal Jakarta’s push for autonomy, diversification, and a stronger Global South voice.

The Heartland vs. the Rimland: Decoding India and China’s Indian Ocean Rivalry

Heartland vs. Rimland in the Indian Ocean: China pushes from Africa’s interior outward, India builds trust along the ocean’s rim. Two strategies, one arena—shaping the IOR’s future in radically different ways.

The Algorithmic Shadow Economy

Asia’s illicit economy is shifting from gangs to algorithms—automated tools, crypto rails, and fluid digital platforms creating a fast, leaderless shadow system that outpaces regulation and reshapes regional power.