Michael Elliott is the former Deputy Director for Strategic Stability Plans and Policy Directorate, Joint Chiefs of Staff. In this role, Mr. Elliott is responsible for the formulation of joint staff positions and recommendations regarding strategic deterrence, nuclear policy, Department of Defense efforts to combat weapons of mass destruction, strategic arms reduction negotiations and agreements, as well as other international negotiations and agreements.
Mr. Elliott also served as the chairman’s representative to the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty negotiations with the Russian Federation. During the negotiations, he was charged with negotiating the conversion and elimination protocol as well as the agreed statements positions of the new Treaty.