Director | Open Source

Jonathan Ray

Jonathan brings over a decade of experience leading analysis, software, and data solutions for government and commercial clients. Most recently he served as the Director for Security and Foreign Affairs at the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission, an independent agency created by Congress to monitor and investigate the national security implications of the economic relationship between the United States and China. In that capacity he oversaw analysis of China’s military, diplomatic, and influence activities around the world, and briefed the Commission’s findings and policy recommendations on Capitol Hill.

Prior to the Commission, Jonathan held positions leading analysis and investigations for the Center for Intelligence Research and Analysis, National Defense University, the Naval Postgraduate School, the Center for Nonproliferation Studies, and a commercial due diligence firm. He has published on China’s pursuit of advanced technologies including artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and robotics, as well as the country’s nuclear, space, cyber, and naval capabilities.