BFBS Sitrep

SITREP September 6th  PRESENTER:  Kate GerbeauSTUDIO GUEST:  BFBS’s defence analyst, Christopher Lee    After the Prime Minister’s re-shuffle who are the new, key people at the Ministry of Defence? Find out what President Obama is promising for another term in the White House. Why there’s trouble on the streets of Belfast. And– what it’s like to be a Muslim soldier in today's British Army? PRESENTER:  Kate GerbeauSTUDIO GUEST:  BFBS’s defence analyst, Christopher Lee     Interviews: Michael Clarke, Director of RUSI on re-shuffle & cyber securitySimon Marks of Feature Story News, at the Democrat convention in Carolina, USAAnalyst Alan Murray on Northern IrelandLt Col Peter Stradins, head of Army diversity ............................................................................................................You can listen on BFBS Radio 2 at 1630 (UK time) and on BFBS Radio at 1830 (UK time)Alternatively listen again on the website.

SITREP August 30th How will this week’s green-on-blue attacks in Afghanistan affect post-2014 withdrawal? As the US Presidential election campaign heats up - what is the foreign & defence policy strategies of the Democrat and the Republicans parties? Why there’s growing concern over Mali in Africa. And why there’s such a close bond between the Paralympics and the military. PRESENTER:  Glen MansellSTUDIO GUEST:  BFBS’s defence analyst, Christopher Lee     Interviews:BBC’s Quentin Sommerville in Kabul on AfghanistanPatrick Smith, Editor of Africa Confidential, discussing MaliMatthew Jamison from RUSI talking about the forthcoming US electionsBritish Forces News reporter Tim Cooper on the Paralympics ............................................................................................................You can listen on BFBS Radio 2 at 1630 (UK time) and on BFBS Radio at 1830 (UK time)Alternatively listen again on the website.

SITREP August 23rd Britain and the United States warn Syria over chemical weapons, while the Israelis watch with concern Why drones are the weapons of choice for a slimmed down armed forces Plus…How well are injured personnel cared for by the NHS?  PRESENTER:  David SpencerSTUDIO GUEST:  BFBS’s defence analyst, Christopher Lee     Interviews:Professor Paul Rogers, Dept of Peace Studies at Bradford University discussing Syria, Iran and Israel.  Chris Cole (author of a blog Drones War UK) and Andrew Brookes, Director of The Air League discussing drones. Sue Freeth, Head of Operations at the Royal British Legion on the care of injured Servicemen and women. ............................................................................................................You can listen on BFBS Radio 2 at 1630 (UK time) and on BFBS Radio at 1830 (UK time)Alternatively listen again on the website.

SITREP August 16th Is the Armed Forces breaching it's own covenant through their treatment of commonwealth veterans? Will the actions of the group Pussy Riot spark further protests in Russia? Plus we examine Russia's relationship with Syria and the growing influence from China. And we recognise the achievements of a Naval convoy in Malta during the second world war.  PRESENTER:  Glen MansellSTUDIO GUEST:  BFBS’s defence analyst, Christopher Lee & Dr Martin MaCauley from University College London.   Interviews:James Hirst has the opinion of Veterans Aid Chief Executive about the treatment of commonwealth soldiers and examines the cases of Isimeli Baleiwai and Kaedon White Tim Cooper reports from Valetta on the First Sea Lord's visit to Malta this week in honour of the Navy's service there 70 years ago. ............................................................................................................You can listen on BFBS Radio 2 at 1630 (UK time) and on BFBS Radio at 1830 (UK time)Alternatively listen again on the website.

How vital is  the battle for Aleppo in deciding Syria’s future?   Why drones are taking over the skies in  Afghanistan   Find out the special qualities that former Service personnel bring to civvy street   And why there’s still a strong fascination for the Second World War after more than 70 years   PRESENTER:  Kate Gerbeau STUDIO GUEST:  BFBS’s defence analyst, Christopher Lee       Interviews: Professor Fawaz Gerges on Syria & Egypt   Brtiish Forces News’ reporter Carla Prater in Camp Bastion talking about drones.   Tony Ward, MD or Force 10 Recruitment.   British Forces News’ reporter James Hirst interviews the PM David Cameron   Historian Anthony Beevor on his new book, the Second World War ............................................................................................................ You can listen on BFBS Radio 2 at 1630 (UK time) and on BFBS Radio at 1830 (UK time) Alternatively listen again on the website.

SITREP August 2nd  With the help of The Army team GB won its first Gold yesterday – but how difficult is it to combine your military career with sporting ambition? How the Olympic Truce strives to bring global peace through sport What’s the wider impact of the Syrian civil war on the Middle East? And why British troops in Germany commemorate the Battle of Minden    PRESENTER:  Kate GerbeauSTUDIO GUEST:  BFBS’s defence analyst, Christopher Lee     ............................................................................................................ You can listen on BFBS Radio 2 at 1630 (UK time) and on BFBS Radio at 1830 (UK time)Alternatively listen again on the website.

SITREP July 26th Could there be military intervention in Syria’s civil war What are British troops doing in Somalia? Are young soldiers getting the education they deserve? And why sport is so important to the Army, Navy and RAF  PRESENTER:  Kate GerbeauSTUDIO GUEST:  BFBS’s defence analyst, Christopher Lee    Professor Paul Rogers, Dept of Peace Studies at Bradford University Jerome Starkey, The Times African correspondent Richard Clarke, director of Child Soldiers Major General Chris Elliot Director of The Army Sports Control Board BFN reporter Jon Knighton on the Olympics and Forces British Forcse involvement  ............................................................................................................ You can listen on BFBS Radio 2 at 1630 (UK time) and on BFBS Radio at 1830 (UK time)Alternatively listen again on the website.

SITREP July 19th Is it the beginning of the end for Syria’s President Assad & his regime? In Afghanistan, PM David Cameron has a stern message for the Taliban After the G4S fiasco just how secure are the London Olympics? And find out the story behind the 40th Anniversary of the Battle of *Mirbat (*PRO: Mur-bat)   PRESENTER:  Glen Mansell STUDIO GUEST:  BFBS’s defence analyst, Christopher Lee and the Director of The Royal United Services Institute: Professor Michael Clarke  ............................................................................................................ You can listen on BFBS Radio 2 at 1630 (UK time) and on BFBS Radio at 1830 (UK time)Alternatively listen again on the website. 

SITREP July 12th Is it asking too much for the Army to provide last minute Olympic security? Why Mali in North Africa could be the new Afghanistan Why reforming the House of Lords would be bad news for defending defence And how the weather has helped us win and lose wars…….. PRESENTER:  Kate Gerbeau STUDIO GUEST:  BFBS’s defence analyst, Christopher Lee Dr Martin Macauley from University College London on Mali & Afghanistan Interviews Col Richard Kemp, former commander in Afghanistan on troops providing Olympic security International Development Secretary Andrew Mitchell on Afghanistan Admiral Lord West, former Sea Lord, on House of Lords reform  ............................................................................................................ You can listen on BFBS Radio 2 at 1630 (UK time) and on BFBS Radio at 1830 (UK time)Alternatively listen again on the website.

SITREP July 5th   There are big changes ahead for the Army with the loss of some units and the merger of others   But will the new shape of the British Army be the right one to secure an uncertain future?   The Territorial Army will increase its numbers but can the reserves really provide the support that’s needed?   And what impact will the news have on families ?   Find out in a special edition of Sitrep, today on BFBS   You can listen on BFBS Radio 2 at 1630 (UK time) and on BFBS Radio at 1830 (UK time) Alternatively listen again on the website.     PRESENTER:  Kate Gerbeau   STUDIO GUEST:  BFBS’s defence analyst, Christopher Lee   Interviews   General Sir Mike Jackson Tel   Col Richard Williams, former SAS Commander in Iraq and Afghanistan; and reserve forces  specialist   Doug Beattie (TA soldier):   From the Army Families Federation:  Catherine Spencier ............................................................................................................   You can listen on BFBS Radio 2 at 1630 (UK time) and on BFBS Radio at 1830 (UK time) Alternatively listen again on the website.