Philipp Adorf

Dr. Philipp Adorf is a Researcher at the Institute of Political Science, University of Bonn. His work focuses on US political history, right-wing populism, and demographic shifts. He holds a PhD (2015) and Magister Artium (2012) from the University of Bonn, with a focus on American political identity and Republican Party dynamics. His research examines the Southernization of the GOP, race in US politics, and Christian Right alliances.

Education:

• 2015: PhD, Dissertation: "How the South was won and the nation lost - The roots and repercussions of the Republican Party's Southernization and Evangelicalization"
• 2012: Magister Artium, Thesis: "Red and Black Identity in a White Man's World – The Struggle of Native and African Americans to find Their Place in American Society and Politics"
• 2005–2012: Studies in North American Regional Sciences, Political Science, and Public Law at the University of Bonn

Research Interests:

• Rise of the Republican Party in the US South post-1960s
• Role of race in contemporary US politics
• Right-wing populism as new workers' parties
• Christian Right alliances with conservative movements
• Demographic trends shaping US political futures

Publications:

• The Republican Party in the USA (2024)
• Uprising of the Outsiders (2023)
• A test of democracy (2022)

Teaching:

• Winter 2024/25: Courses on American Democracy, Nationalism, and German Politics

Professional Experience:

• 2013–present: Research Assistant under Prof. Frank Decker
• 2008–2013: US Commercial Service Düsseldorf
• 2005: Campaign management for FDP in NRW state/federal elections