Erick is currently pursuing an MA in International Politics at KU Leuven, focusing on energy, development, and cybersecurity. He is particularly interested in how historical political shifts in Latin America shape contemporary international relations, and has written on evolving political structures in Central and North America, as well as cybersecurity issues in North America, especially Mexico.

Born into a German–Mexican family and having lived in Osaka, Mexico, Germany, and Belgium, Erick has developed a distinctly global perspective that allows him to connect theory and policy with nuance and cultural sensitivity. Indeed, he is driven by a commitment to understanding how geopolitics and culture intersect, drawing on this diverse background to deepen his analysis of international security and development.