Elbridge Colby is a former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Strategy and was also a past Department of Defense co-lead. Currently, the co-founder of the Marathon Initiative is also an author and recently authored his new book, Strategy of Denial: American Defense in an Age of Great Power Conflict.
Early life
Elbridge’s exact date and year of birth are not available, but it is believed he is currently in his mid-40s. He was born into a white Caucasian family and is Christian by religion. Not much is known about his early life, parents and family but he currently resides in Washington DC. It is known that Elbridge received his Bachelor of Arts in History from Harvard University in 2002, after which he also pursued a Juris Doctorate in 2009 to study law at Yale Law School.
Elbridge Colby’s career
Colby began his career in 2010 as Principal Analyst and Senior Vice President of Global Strategic Affairs at CAN, a position he held for over three years before becoming a Robert M Gates Senior Fellow in 2014. He served at the Center for a New American Security as a senior fellow for more than three years through 2017. That same year, he was appointed Assistant Assistant Secretary of Defense for Strategy and Force Development for the US Department of Defense and worked on the launch of the Department’s 2018 National Defense Strategy.
Elbridge Colby also served at CNAS in 2018 as the Director of Defense Program, where he led the Center’s work on defense issues, and in the same year also joined WestExec Advisors as a Senior Advisor, where he also currently works. Most recently, in 2019, he co-founded the Great Power Competition Marathon Initiative for the US and Allies in Washington DC, where he is both a co-founder and director. He is also the author of Strategy of Denial: American Defense in an Age of Great Power Conflict.
Elbridge Colby Social media
Elbridge is active on social media platforms such as Twitter where he currently has 3.5k followers since joining in 2011. He also has a well updated LinkedIn account but is not known for being on platforms like Facebook, Instagram Snapchat etc.
Biography of Elbridge Colby | |
|---|---|
| Real name | Elbridge A Colby |
| date of birth | 1981-1986 |
| age | 35-40 years |
| place of birth | United States |
| nationality | American |
| job | Author, Assistant Assistant Military Secretary for Strategy |
| religion | Christianity |
| sun sign | – |
Physical Statistics | |
| height | in feet inches – 5′ 7” – in centimeters – 170 cm |
| Weight | in kilograms – 66kg – in pounds – 145 pounds |
| shoe size | 8 (USA) |
| Hair color | Blond |
| eye color | blue |
| body type | average |
Family | |
| father | – |
| mother | – |
| sister | – |
| Brothers | – |
Qualification/Education | |
| school | – |
| University | Harvard College, Yale Law School |
Relationship status | |
| marital status | single |
| affair | no |
| Who is Elbridge Colby’s girlfriend/wife? | none |
Personal life
Colby has not been open about his personal life and relationships and lives a low-key life without media attention. He is believed to be a married man but the information is not yet certain. His personal life, likes, hobbies and favorites are currently unknown.
Elbridge Colby Net Worth
Elbridge Colby has held several significant and important positions throughout his career and has earned a handsome income over the years. He also earns through his books and publications. His net worth as of 2021 is estimated to be around $1 million.
Facts About Elbridge Colby
- Elbridge Colby often speaks on defense and foreign policy issues and also writes for publications such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, National Interest, etc.
- He was Associate Editor of Strategic Stability; Conflicting interpretations 2013.
- Elbridge received the Exceptional Public Service Award for the Office of Secretary Defense and the Superior and Meritorious Honor Award.
- He is Co-Chair of the Washington DC Advisory Committee of the Hamilton Society.