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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.
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.
It's China, Stupid! Why the West Is Courting India
By Herbert Wulf | 22 April, 2024
The West—the US, the EU, Germany, Japan, Australia and many other countries—are courting the Indian government and vying for India's partnership, for the closest possible political and economic relations.
Agonizing over Europe’s Defence: Some Narratives are Getting Ahead of the Facts
By Herbert Wulf | 04 April, 2024
Russia's aggression against Ukraine in February two years ago was a shock to European security policy. It did not come entirely out of the blue, however, because Russia had already annexed Crimea in 2014 in violation of international law. But the great rupture in European security architecture happened in February 2022.
Boots on the Ground?
By Herbert Wulf | 01 March, 2024
In February, Emmanuel Macron did not rule out the possibility that soldiers from NATO countries could also be deployed in Ukraine. This announcement has caused considerable irritation in the EU and NATO, for various reasons.
India's Balancing Act: 'Limited Liability Partnership'
By Herbert Wulf | 31 October, 2023
The Indian government has, in contrast to many governments of the Global South, assured Israel of its full solidarity following the Hamas terrorist attack. The reaction after the start of Russia's war against Ukraine was quite different. The history of India-Russia and India-Israel relations illustrates why.
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