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 Policy, The World Politics Review, The 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.
Just as white voters are not treated as a monolithic bloc—evidenced by the regional and class split in their votes this election—treating Black and Latino voters as a unified bloc without understanding ethnic distinctions could lead to serious miscalculations and oversights in future political strategy.
A conversation about the future of U.S. foreign policy.
Rym Momtaz, Sophia Besch, and Christopher Shell discuss how Donald Trump’s victory might reshape transatlantic relations.
How foreign policy is influencing the Presidential race and voter's behavior.
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A Carnegie survey shows that both Democrats and Republicans—and their candidates—must navigate internal disagreements along racial lines.
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Undecided voters from minority groups are paying close attention to foreign policy in 2024.
Without more funding, the police force won’t be able to stem gang violence, and elections will likely be delayed.
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.
A survey of Black Americans shows a majority want the United States to call for an immediate and permanent ceasefire.
Its latest round of instability runs the risk of exacerbating an already dire crisis for its citizens and neighbors.
