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Global Outlook Articles by Herbert Wulf
Herbert Wulf is a Professor of International Relations and former Director of the Bonn International Center for Conversion (BICC). He is presently a Senior Fellow at BICC, an Adjunct Senior Researcher at the Institute for Development and Peace, University of Duisburg/Essen, Germany, and a Research Affiliate at the National Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies, University of Otago, New Zealand. He serves on the Scientific Councils of SIPRI and the Centre for Conflict Studies of the University of Marburg, Germany.
The Return of the Ugly American
By Herbert Wulf | 01 October, 2025
While the ambition to rule the world, or at least to dictate the rules, has since long been a hallmark of American politics, what is new is the blatant arrogance with which the Trump administration is attempting to enforce this claim to American dominance.
Department of War: George Orwell Would Feel Validated
By Herbert Wulf | 10 September, 2025
The ‘President of Peace’, as the White House has called him, has once again signed one of his many executive orders. With this latest document, he has officially established the Department of War.
Squaring the Circle
By Herbert Wulf | 20 August, 2025
The US president's erratic tariff policy is disrupting global political relations. Long-standing alliances are being called into question, and new, unexpected alliances appear possible..
Trump’s Tariff Offensive Against BRICS
By Herbert Wulf | 26 July, 2025
Is Trump's tariff policy slowing down the BRICS, or is the alliance losing momentum due to the heterogeneity of its member countries?
Donald Trump: Self-proclaimed Peacemaker Lacking Fortune and Expertise
By Herbert Wulf | 03 June, 2025
US President Donald Trump, even during his first term in office, set out with the intention of quickly ending wars and resolving conflicts. He aimed to end the Ukraine war "within 24 hours". This has failed and the end of the war seems far off.
Kashmir: Escalating to War?
By Herbert Wulf | 08 May, 2025
Two weeks after a militant group carried out a terrorist attack in the Indian-controlled part of Kashmir, the Indian Air Force launched air strikes on Pakistani territory. Is a war now looming that could also involve the US, Russia, China and possibly others?
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