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Christopher Shell
Fellow, American Statecraft Program

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Christopher Shell is a fellow in the American Statecraft Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. His work examines the intersection of race and U. S. foreign policy, specifically exploring African American attitudes toward foreign policy challenges and the material and economic impacts that an interventionist approach has on Black communities. His writings have appeared in Foreign PolicyThe World Politics ReviewThe National Interest, and Responsible Statecraft. An invaluable contributor to discussions on the close relationship between foreign and domestic politics, he has also appeared on CNN. A trained historian, Christopher received his BA from Howard University and his PhD from Michigan State University.


education
PhD, History, Michigan State University, BA, Howard University
languages
English

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In The Media
in the media
Who Matters? Foreign Policy’s Place in the Presidential Election, w/ Chris Shell

How foreign policy is influencing the Presidential race and voter's behavior.

· October 25, 2024
Un-Diplomatic Podcast
A row of voting booths stands empty in front of a blue wall.
article
Race, Foreign Policy, and the 2024 Presidential Election

A Carnegie survey shows that both Democrats and Republicans—and their candidates—must navigate internal disagreements along racial lines.

· October 24, 2024
A Black person holds scissors and a sheet of "I Voted" stickers.
article
How Do Americans Feel About the Election and Foreign Policy?

Undecided voters from minority groups are paying close attention to foreign policy in 2024.

· October 11, 2024
A soldier in the foreground and an armored vehcile with a cracked windshield in the background
commentary
Can the International Community Do More to Help Haiti?

Without more funding, the police force won’t be able to stem gang violence, and elections will likely be delayed.

· September 12, 2024
In The Media
in the media
The West Should Engage With Reparations for Slavery and Colonialism

The movement seeking reparations for slavery and colonialism has provoked a contentious debate. In recent years, it has gained support from Caribbean and African nations, and among Black populations in the United States and Brazil. 

· May 7, 2024
World Politics Review
article
Most Black Americans Want a More Active U.S. Role in Ending the War in Gaza and Protecting Palestinian Lives

A survey of Black Americans shows a majority want the United States to call for an immediate and permanent ceasefire.

· April 25, 2024
commentary
Why Haiti’s Violence Is So Hard to Resolve

Its latest round of instability runs the risk of exacerbating an already dire crisis for its citizens and neighbors.

· March 7, 2024
In The Media
in the media
Black Voters Questioning Their Support of Biden Over His Reluctance to Call For A Ceasefire

A discussion on black voters questioning their support of Biden over his reluctance to call for a ceasefire.

· March 2, 2024
First of All with Victor Blackwell (CNN)
In The Media
in the media
Is Biden’s Gaza Policy Alienating Black Voters?

Washington’s handling of the Israel-Palestine conflict appears to be hurting the president’s credibility among African Americans.

· February 14, 2024
Foreign Policy
In The Media
in the media
In-depth Insights with Carnegie Endowment Fellow, Dr. Christopher Shell, Delving into Black American Perspectives on the Chicago Migrant Crisis, Haiti, and Beyond

In this episode, Global Take Podcast host, Alexanderia Haidara, catches up with Carnegie Endowment Fellow. Dr. Christopher Shell on his recent research exploring Black American views on various U.S. foreign policy issues from Ukraine, the Israel and Hamas War, and the Chicago migrant crisis.

· December 19, 2023
Black Professionals in International Affairs