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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.

Europe's New Bellicism: Rearmament in a Frenzy

By Herbert Wulf  |  21 March, 2025

Even before taking office, President Trump had clearly told Europeans that the US military commitment in Europe would be drastically reduced. Although this did not come as a surprise, in this new geopolitical situation, most governments, military experts, and many mainstream media in Europe switched into crisis mode.

Back to the Monroe Doctrine?

By Herbert Wulf  |  14 January, 2025

Two weeks before taking office, the future US President Donald Trump signposts to the astonished public around the world in a confusing, Trump-like press conference what we have to prepare for.

Is the Time Ripe for an End to the Ukraine War?

By Herbert Wulf  |  21 November, 2024

Donald Trump, president-elect of the USA, wants to end the Ukraine war within a day, as he has emphasized several times, but without saying how. Despite the brutal clashes on the ground in Ukraine, do negotiations now have a chance? Are we near to a "ripe moment" for negotiations?

Russia's Mercenary Diplomacy in Africa

By Herbert Wulf  |  01 September, 2024

Far away from Russia's aggression in Europe, its influence in Africa seemed to grow continously.

After the Election: What Next in India?

By Herbert Wulf  |  24 June, 2024

India has voted in a new parliament. With the support of smaller parties, Modi has received a third term in office. Will these results change India’s foreign, economic and socio-political policies?

Russian-North Korean Cooperation of Convenience

By Herbert Wulf  |  19 June, 2024

No doubt, the top priority behind the new-found friendship between Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un is arms supplies. The Russian armed forces has a great need for conventional artillery ammunition and missiles in the war against Ukraine.

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