Connor Murray - Political Director
He leads the Council’s congressional outreach, candidate endorsements, and the Council’s campaign work. Additionally, his research interests include peaceful uses of nuclear technology, European foreign policy and security, and NATO. His writing and comments have appeared in Axios, POLITICO, Just Security, Responsible Statecraft, the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists and The Hill. Connor has also appeared on podcasts, radio, and television.
Prior to joining the Council, Connor worked in government relations at Signal Group and Elevate Government Affairs, as well as for the office of Congresswoman Robin L. Kelly. He also interned for the U.S. Mission to International Organizations in Vienna, Austria where he focused on IAEA and arms control work. He holds a dual BA in Political Science and German Studies from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and an MA in International Affairs from American University.
John Erath - Senior Policy Director
John Erath is the Senior Policy Director for the Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation, overseeing the policy team and guiding work on issues including Iran, Russia, North Korea, China, U.S. domestic nuclear policy and more. This follows 30 years of government service, much of it in arms control and non-proliferation.
Most recently, he completed a two-year assignment on the U.S. National Security Council, where he was responsible for European issues. In this capacity, he focused on cooperation with NATO and the European Union, as well as heading White House efforts to improve stability in the Balkans. He began his diplomatic career in the 1990s working in what was then Yugoslavia. He was later seconded to the OSCE in Kosovo and the Office of the High Representative in Sarajevo. Subsequently, he covered the Balkans at the U.S. Mission to NATO and for the Office of the Secretary of Defense.