PRESENTER THIS WEEK: Kate Gerbeau
Are British special forces operating in Libya?
Britain boosts its contribution to the international coalition in Iraq and Syria in the ongoing fight against IS.
As President Obama continues his global long goodbye tour - Sitrep takes a look at America's position in the world.
And, onboard HMS Queen Elizabeth, the first of the Royal Navy's incoming aircraft carriers, as she welcomes her first Commanding Officer.
PRESENTER THIS WEEK: Kate Gerbeau
Studio guest: BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee
OTHER INTERVIEWS:
AMERICA'S VIEW
Professor Michael Stathis, Professor of Political Science at the University of Southern Utah & BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee
IS LIBYA
Former British Ambassador to Libya, Oliver Miles
IRAQ
Professor Michael Stathis, Professor of Political Science at the University of Southern Utah & BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee
TALIBAN
Professor Michael Stathis, Professor of Political Science at the University of Southern Utah & BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee
HMS Queen Elizabeth
BFBS Reporter Ali Gibsons speaks to Captain Jerry Kyd, CO of
Royal Navy's new aircraft carriers, HMS Queen Elizabeth
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