Darragh McElroy

Darragh is Deputy Director of National Security Communications in the Prime Minister’s Office and the Cabinet Office.

10 years of the National Security Council

Darragh McElroy, 13 February 2020 - Analysis and factual trends

It was only ten years ago that a single, central, body was given the authority to co-ordinate strategy to ensure national security. Darragh McElroy charts the creation of the National Security Council and describes the main challenges it faces today.

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