The Diplomat: What Is A COBRA?

Rory Kinnear looking confused as Nicol Trowbridge in The Diplomat

Warning: Spoilers ahead for The Diplomat season 2, episode 1,"When a Stranger Calls."Netflix's The Diplomat is filled with political terminology that speeds by so quickly that it can be easy to miss, and the season 2 premiere includes one such term without ever really describing it in any detail.

What COBRA Means & What It Does Prime Minister Nicol Trowbridge summons the UK government for an emergency meeting &#x2715 Remove Ads The name COBRA is something of a misnomer, as the acronym includes a letter that doesn't technically belong there. The Cabinet Office Briefing Rooms are where the relevant government bodies meet in London in response to a crisis in the UK, or for events overseas that may have major implications for the country.

&#x2715 Remove Ads Not every COBRA is the same in terms of who convenes, but they're often heavily attended by major UK government officials. Although the meeting itself is often chaired by the Prime Minister, other senior members of parliament can take this spot. The nature of the incident for which the meeting is called then tends to dictate who else is present to discuss and help solve the crisis.

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