BFBS Sitrep

As the situation grows into a global crisis Sitrep guides you through all the developments… From the country's origins, after the First World War - to the present day, we ask what went wrong? What can the UK do?  Plus: the likely consequences & fallout if the West does attack Syria.  That’s all in Sitrep with Kate Gerbeau today at…………………..   PRESENTER: Kate Gerbeau STUDIO GUEST: BFBS’s Defence Analyst Christopher Lee  & Dr Martin Macauley, international affairs analyst.   OTHER INTERVIEWS:     Sir Andrew Green, former ambassador to Syria,    BFBS reporter James Hirst looks at Syria’s recent history   Professor Michael Stathis, Professor of Political Science & International Relations at Southern Utah University discusses America’s position   BBC’s political correspondent Rob Watson on UK public opinion     ………………………………………………………………………………… You can listen on BFBS Radio 2 at 1630 (UK time) and at 1830 (UK time) on BFBS (via webb, App & DAB in the UK and on FM in Scotland, Colchester, Salisbury Plain, Aldershot, Catterick & Blandford Forum)   Alternatively listen again on the website

In this week's edition of Sitrep......... TODAY'S PRESENTER IS JAMES HIRST Keeping secrets secret...should we all be concerned about the 9 hour questioning of David Miranda at Heathrow Airport? As relations between America and Russia turn chilly again...are we in danger of another Cold War? An Egyptian court orders the release of former President Hosni Mubarak...will that make a real difference to Egypt, or is it just symbolic? Climate change is as big a threat to world peace as terrorism. And...we recommend some good military books to get you through what's left of the summer. PRESENTER: JAMES HIRST STUDIO GUEST: BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee and Professor Paul Rogers who lectures on international security at the University of Bradford. OTHER INTERVIEWS: Rear Admiral Neil Morisetti, William Hague's climate envoy.

TODAY'S PRESENTER IS JAMES HIRST   What next for a divided Egypt?   The complicated  logistics of withdrawing men and equipment from Afghanistan   Following 20th Armoured Brigade on ex Prairie Thunder   Hero, Veteran or simply ex-Forces -  how do you describe yourself?   PRESENTER: James Hirst STUDIO GUEST: BFBS’s Defence Analyst Christopher Lee  & Major General Julian Thompson   OTHER INTERVIEWS:     Nadim Shehadi,  from Chatham House Middle East and North Africa Programme,   BFBS reporter Geoff Meade in Camp Bastion on logistics of withdrawal.    BFBS reporter  Ali Gibson on EX PRAIRIE THUNDER   Hugh Milroy, Chief Executive of Veterans Aid.   ………………………………………………………………………………… You can listen on BFBS Radio 2 at 1630 (UK time) and at 1830 (UK time) on BFBS (via webb, App & DAB in the UK and on FM in Scotland, Colchester, Salisbury Plain, Aldershot, Catterick & Blandford Forum)   Alternatively listen again on the website

How dangerous was the threat of a major terrorist plot in Yemen? Could Iran’s new leadership lead to a thawing of relations with the West? Why Gibraltar’s residents are asking for a stronger Royal Navy presence on the Rock…. And, find out why August is the month for conflict. PRESENTER: Kate GerbeauSTUDIO GUEST: BFBS’s Defence Analyst Christopher Lee  & Middle East analyst Hazhir Teimourian OTHER INTERVIEWS:  Mike Evans, security specialist writer for The Times,  BFBS reporter James Hirst  speaks to the first minister of Gibraltar, Fabian Picardo, is there and sent this report …………………………………………………………………………………You can listen on BFBS Radio 2 at 1630 (UK time) and at 1830 (UK time) on BFBS (via webb, App & DAB in the UK and on FM in Scotland, Colchester, Salisbury Plain, Aldershot, Catterick & Blandford Forum)  Alternatively listen again on the website 

The latest attitudes survey is out but why do a third of military personnel say morale is low?   Are our soldiers being discriminated against?   What’s behind the latest prison breakouts in Pakistan and Iraq?   And why changes to military music could mean fewer marches and more Muse.   PRESENTER: Kate Gerbeau STUDIO GUEST: BFBS’s Defence Analyst Christopher Lee    OTHER INTERVIEWS:   Louise Simpson, Evidence Director from the Army Families Federation   Professor Michael Clarke, Director of the Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies,   Professor Sir Simon Wessely of  the King's Centre for Military Research   BFBS Reporter Geoff Meade Camp Bastion   Nigel Ellis is the Chairman of The International Military Music Society     …………………………………………………………………………………   You can listen on BFBS Radio 2 at 1630 (UK time) and at 1830 (UK time) on BFBS (via webb, App & DAB in the UK and on FM in Scotland, Colchester, Salisbury Plain, Aldershot, Catterick & Blandford Forum)   Alternatively listen again on the website

Is Iraq heading towards another civil war?    60 years on from the end of the Korean War, what did the conflict actually achieve?   Should politicians have the final say on deploying our Armed Forces overseas?   And… what’s in a name? Could a Janet or a John lead an Army into battle?   PRESENTER: Kate Gerbeau   STUDIO GUEST: BFBS’s Defence Analyst Christopher Lee    OTHER INTERVIEWS:   The Daily Telegraph’s Defence Editor and author Con Coughlin discussing Iraq.   BFBS Reporter Tim Cooper reporting gon the 60th anniversary of the end of the Korean war.   John Sweeney from BBC Panorama programme discussing modern day Korea – north and south.   Baroness Jay,Chair of the House of Lords Constitution Committee, on whether Parliament should have more involvement in deploying British troops …………………………………………………………………………………   You can listen on BFBS Radio 2 at 1630 (UK time) and at 1830 (UK time) on BFBS (via webb, App & DAB in the UK and on FM in Scotland, Colchester, Salisbury Plain, Aldershot, Catterick & Blandford Forum)   Alternatively listen again on the website  

The outgoing CDS General Sir David Richards issues a final warning over Syria   Are the alternatives put forward for replacing Trident viable?   The morality of arms sales is questioned in a new report   And find out why the Kremlin might be turning its back on modern technology in a bid to prevent cyber attacks……….     PRESENTER: Tim Cooper   STUDIO GUEST: BFBS’s Defence Analyst Christopher Lee & former Royal Marine commander Major General Julian Thompson     OTHER INTERVIEWS:     Professor Eric Grove, the Director of the Centre for International Security and War Studies at Salford University, discussing Trident.     Arms Sales, BFBS Reporter Rosie Laydon …………………………………………………………………………………   You can listen on BFBS Radio 2 at 1630 (UK time) and at 1830 (UK time) on BFBS (via webb, App & DAB in the UK and on FM in Scotland, Colchester, Salisbury Plain, Aldershot, Catterick & Blandford Forum)   Alternatively listen again on the website.

What impact are events in Egypt and Syria having on the Middle East? A study says the Taliban’s planning to re-take Helmand. – but how are they going to do it? And how many troops will the US leave in Afghanistan  post 2014  Plus: will Trident be homeless? And the new Chief of the Defence Staff – find out what happens in his first few days. PRESENTER: Kate GerbeauSTUDIO GUEST: BFBS’s Defence Analyst Christopher Lee  OTHER INTERVIEWS:   Professor Michael Clarke, director of the RUSI, the Royal United Services Institute Professor Theo Farrell is Head of the Department of War Studies at King's College London ………………………………………………………………………………… You can listen on BFBS Radio 2 at 1630 (UK time) and at 1830 (UK time) on BFBS (via webb, App & DAB in the UK and on FM in Scotland, Colchester, Salisbury Plain, Aldershot, Catterick & Blandford Forum)  Alternatively listen again on the website

A new interim President for Egypt after military intervention - but is it a coup? What does the future hold for Trident? The government wants thirty thousand Army reservists by 2018 but can it be done And…..why the the PM David Cameron believes Kazakhstan (pro: Kaz-ak-stan)  is strategically important PRESENTER: Kate GerbeauSTUDIO GUEST: BFBS’s Defence Analyst Christopher Lee  OTHER INTERVIEWS:   BBC Correspondent Quentin Sommerville in  Cairo Lieutenant General Sir Graeme Lamb  & Personnel, Welfare and Veterans Minister Mark Francois on the Reserves. Rear Admiral Chris Parry, a strategic forecaster discussing the various options were for Trident… BFBS reporter James Hirst reports on his travels with the Prime Minister David Cameron ……………………………………………………………………………………… You can listen on BFBS Radio 2 at 1630 (UK time) and at 1830 (UK time) on BFBS (via webb, App & DAB in the UK and on FM in Scotland, Colchester, Salisbury Plain, Aldershot, Catterick & Blandford Forum)  Alternatively listen again on the website

The Treasury’s told the MOD how much cash it’s got to spend…….but did the Defence secretary get the deal he wanted?   The Chief of the General Staff, General Sir Peter Wall , explains the future of land-warfare   Find out how senior Afghan officers are getting trained at Shrivenham.   There’s an update from the Army Families Federation conference in Germany   And “Our Wives and Sweethearts” – how a Royal Navy toast has been modernised.   PRESENTER: Tim Cooper STUDIO GUEST: BFBS’s Defence Analyst Christopher Lee     OTHER INTERVIEWS:   BFBS reporter James Hirst on defence spending BFBS reporter  Claire Sadler reporting on the CGS’s speech BFBS reporter Charlotte Cross visits the UK’s Defence Academy at Shrivenham Sitrep’s Kate Gerbeau reports from the AFF conference   ………………………………………………………………………………………   You can listen on BFBS Radio 2 at 1630 (UK time) and at 1830 (UK time) on BFBS (via webb, App & DAB in the UK and on FM in Scotland, Colchester, Salisbury Plain, Aldershot, Catterick & Blandford Forum)   Alternatively listen again on the website