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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. At Carnegie, Christopher leads a project that examines the impact of U.S. foreign policy on Black Americans since the end of the Cold War. His writings on the relationship between African Americans and international politics have appeared in Picturing Black History, the Journal for African American History, and Gotham: A Blog for Scholars of New York City History. Christopher received his BA from Howard University and his PhD from Michigan State University in history.


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

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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
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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
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Black Americans’ Opinions on the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

Many Black Americans would like to see the United States take a stance that promotes peace and diplomacy in mediating the conflict in Gaza, according to a late October survey.

· December 13, 2023
Video of Chris Shell discussing the relationship between views on race relations and the foreign policy preferences of African Americans.
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How do Race Relations Affect Foreign Policy?

African Americans are a diverse and important group of citizens with unique perspectives on a variety of issues. American Statecraft Program fellow Chris Shell explores the relationship between views on race relations and the foreign policy preferences of African Americans.

· October 11, 2023
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How Views on Race Relations Shape African Americans’ Foreign Policy Preferences

A recent Carnegie poll explores this link, on topics ranging from U.S. competition with China to nuclear nonproliferation.

· October 10, 2023