Christopher Ashley Ford

Christopher Ashley Ford is an American lawyer and former government official who served as the Assistant Secretary of State for International Security and Nonproliferation from 2018 to 2021.

Christopher Ashley Ford holds a Bachelor of Arts from Harvard College, a Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School, and a Doctorate of International Relations from the University of Oxford.

During his tenure as Assistant Secretary of State for International Security and Nonproliferation, Christopher Ashley Ford oversaw diplomatic efforts to prevent the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, advanced U.S. nuclear arms control policies, and worked to counter threats posed by cyber attacks.

Yes, Christopher Ashley Ford has worked in the private sector. Before joining the government, he served as Senior Fellow and Director of the Center for Technology and Global Security at the Hudson Institute, a think tank in Washington, D.C. He has also worked as a practicing attorney in both the public and private sectors.

Prior to his appointment as Assistant Secretary of State, Christopher Ashley Ford also served in various positions within the U.S. government, including as Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Weapons of Mass Destruction and Counterproliferation at the National Security Council.