Christopher Fuller

Dr Christopher Fuller serves as Associate Professor in the History Department at the University of Southampton, specializing in U.S. foreign policy from 1945 to the present. His research bridges historical scholarship and contemporary security policy through analysis of open-source materials and leaked documents.

His academic journey began with a History degree from Cardiff University (2000), followed by a PGCE and seven years teaching A-level History. He developed the Learn with US outreach program while completing his Masters and PhD part-time, joining Southampton's History Department as a lecturer in 2014.

Fuller's research examines critical intersections of technology and security:

• "The Hammer and the Scalpel" analyzes America's evolving precision warfare ethos
• "Net Gain?" investigates computer networks' impact on national security policy
• "Enemies of the People" explores media ecosystem contributions to political instability

His publication record demonstrates consistent scholarly output focusing on drone warfare, cyber conflict, and counterterrorism evolution. Recent works include book chapters on CIA drone programs (2024) and foundational studies of U.S. cyber insecurity (2019).

As an educator, Fuller teaches contemporary U.S. foreign policy with emphasis on terrorism studies, technology-security dynamics, and American empire concepts. He pioneered skill-based pedagogy incorporating policy briefs, podcast creation, and data visualization while championing 'applied history' for contemporary decision-making.

• Supervises five PhD candidates across History and Web Science programs
• Developed joint scholarship with Imperial War Museum on ISIS digital resources
• Former Head of Admissions who recreated Re-sourcing History program

Fuller maintains significant policy engagement through documentary appearances and advisory roles for the United Nations and U.S. Congress, demonstrating his commitment to connecting academic research with real-world security challenges.