Connor Murray

Connor Murray is the Political Director at the Council for a Livable World. 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 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.

Vienna, Austria is home for Connor and you can find him watching soccer, riding his bicycle, or at karaoke in his spare time.