BFBS Sitrep

SITREP TRAIL THURS, 18th August

 

Is Putin spreading his wings across Europe and is Nato’s response enough?

 

Are the Chinese really sending spies to Hinkley Point?

 

Why MI6 will miss the UK's top Jihadist PR man.

 

Why did UN troops ignore rape victims in South Sudan?

 

And medals and flag waving in Rio - the non-military tattoo.

 

 

PRESENTER THIS WEEK: KATE GERBEAU

Studio guest: BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee

 

OTHER INTERVIEWS: 

 

RUSSIA/PUTIN

International commentator and former presenter of the BBC's The World Tonight Robin Lustig, and BFBS defence analyst Christopher Lee.

 

CHINESE SPIES

Anthony Glees, Professor of politics at Buckingham University

 

CHOUDARY

International commentator and former presenter of the BBC's The World Tonight Robin Lustig.

 

SOUTH SUDAN

the former Director General of the Royal United Services Institute, Professor Michael Clarke.

 

NORTH KOREA DEFECTION

International commentator and former presenter of the BBC's The World Tonight Robin Lustig.

 

 

OLYMPICS

BFBS defence analyst Christopher Lee.

 

 

THURSDAYS at 4:30pm UK TIME on BFBS RADIO 2 and at 6:30pm UK TIME on BFBS & UK Bases

 

You can listen on BFBS Radio 2 at 1630 (UK time) and at 1830 (UK time) on BFBS (via web, App & DAB in the UK and on FM in Scotland, Colchester, Salisbury Plain, Aldershot, Catterick & Blandford Forum)

Sky Channel 0211

Alternatively listen again on the website, or download the Sitrep Podcast.

PRESENTER THIS WEEK: TIM COOPER

SITREP TRAIL THURS, 11th August

In Afghanistan  - could  the Taliban be about to take back control of Lashkar Gar?

In Syria – a humanitarian crisis emerges and Assad launches barrel bomb strikes

Russia re-boots its armed forces, there’s no junk and it's all hi-tech.

And, an audience with the Chilcot Report...The Iraq Inquiry gets the Edinburgh Fringe treatment.

PRESENTER THIS WEEK: TIM COOPER

Studio guest: BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee

OTHER INTERVIEWS: 

11th August

AFGHANISTAN

Military analyst Eric Grove and BFBS defence Analyst Christopher Lee.

SYRIA

Fawaz Gerges is Professor of International Relations at the London School of Economics

RUSSIA TURKEY

Military analyst Eric Grove and BFBS defence Analyst Christopher Lee.

RUSSIA CAPABILITY

Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe, General Sir Richard Shirreff.

CHILCOT AT THE FRINGE

BFBS reporter, Ali Gibson at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

THURSDAYS at 4:30pm UK TIME on BFBS RADIO 2 and at 6:30pm UK TIME on BFBS & UK Bases

You can listen on BFBS Radio 2 at 1630 (UK time) and at 1830 (UK time) on BFBS (via web, App & DAB in the UK and on FM in Scotland, Colchester, Salisbury Plain, Aldershot, Catterick & Blandford Forum)

Sky Channel 0211

Alternatively listen again on the website, or download the Sitrep Podcast.

PRESENTER THIS WEEK: TIM COOPER

SITREP TRAIL THURS, 11th August

In Afghanistan  - could  the Taliban be about to take back control of Lashkar Gar?

In Syria – a humanitarian crisis emerges and Assad launches barrel bomb strikes

Russia re-boots its armed forces, there’s no junk and it's all hi-tech.

And, an audience with the Chilcot Report...The Iraq Inquiry gets the Edinburgh Fringe treatment.

PRESENTER THIS WEEK: TIM COOPER

Studio guest: BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee

OTHER INTERVIEWS: 

11th August

AFGHANISTAN

Military analyst Eric Grove and BFBS defence Analyst Christopher Lee.

SYRIA

Fawaz Gerges is Professor of International Relations at the London School of Economics

RUSSIA TURKEY

Military analyst Eric Grove and BFBS defence Analyst Christopher Lee.

RUSSIA CAPABILITY

Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe, General Sir Richard Shirreff.

CHILCOT AT THE FRINGE

BFBS reporter, Ali Gibson at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

THURSDAYS at 4:30pm UK TIME on BFBS RADIO 2 and at 6:30pm UK TIME on BFBS & UK Bases

You can listen on BFBS Radio 2 at 1630 (UK time) and at 1830 (UK time) on BFBS (via web, App & DAB in the UK and on FM in Scotland, Colchester, Salisbury Plain, Aldershot, Catterick & Blandford Forum)

Sky Channel 0211

Alternatively listen again on the website, or download the Sitrep Podcast.

SITREP TRAIL THURS, 4th August

Five years ago President Obama told President Assad to step aside as Syria's leader.  So why is the war still raging in Syria?

There are calls for the Royal Navy to help the UK Border Force patrol Britain’s seas – but are  there enough ships to cope?

And forget Rio, the Russians are racing tanks in their own back yard.

 

PRESENTER THIS WEEK: Kate Gerbeau

Studio guest: BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee

OTHER INTERVIEWS: 

USS Dwight D Eisenhower

BFBS reporter Simon Newton on board the American aircraft carrier

IS

Professor Paul Rogers' new book  "Irregular War ISIS and the new threat from the margins."  Looking at the global IS threat

MARITIME SECURITY

BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee and Professor Paul Rogers, from dept for Peace Studies at Bradford University.

NORTH KOREA

Professor Paul Rogers, from dept for Peace Studies at Bradford University.

BELIZE

BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee

THURSDAYS at 4:30pm UK TIME on BFBS RADIO 2 and at 6:30pm UK TIME on BFBS & UK Bases

You can listen on BFBS Radio 2 at 1630 (UK time) and at 1830 (UK time) on BFBS (via web, App & DAB in the UK and on FM in Scotland, Colchester, Salisbury Plain, Aldershot, Catterick & Blandford Forum)

Sky Channel 0211

Alternatively listen again on the website, or download the Sitrep Podcast.

SITREP TRAIL THURS, 4th August

Five years ago President Obama told President Assad to step aside as Syria's leader.  So why is the war still raging in Syria?

There are calls for the Royal Navy to help the UK Border Force patrol Britain’s seas – but are  there enough ships to cope?

And forget Rio, the Russians are racing tanks in their own back yard.

 

PRESENTER THIS WEEK: Kate Gerbeau

Studio guest: BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee

OTHER INTERVIEWS: 

USS Dwight D Eisenhower

BFBS reporter Simon Newton on board the American aircraft carrier

IS

Professor Paul Rogers' new book  "Irregular War ISIS and the new threat from the margins."  Looking at the global IS threat

MARITIME SECURITY

BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee and Professor Paul Rogers, from dept for Peace Studies at Bradford University.

NORTH KOREA

Professor Paul Rogers, from dept for Peace Studies at Bradford University.

BELIZE

BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee

THURSDAYS at 4:30pm UK TIME on BFBS RADIO 2 and at 6:30pm UK TIME on BFBS & UK Bases

You can listen on BFBS Radio 2 at 1630 (UK time) and at 1830 (UK time) on BFBS (via web, App & DAB in the UK and on FM in Scotland, Colchester, Salisbury Plain, Aldershot, Catterick & Blandford Forum)

Sky Channel 0211

Alternatively listen again on the website, or download the Sitrep Podcast.

 

PRESENTER THIS WEEK: Kate Gerbeau

 

SITREP TRAIL THURS, 28th July

 

In this week’s Sitrep….

 

The US and Russia aim for closer military co-operation over Syria air-strikes -but will it work?

 

It’s official - Clinton's going head to head with Trump for the White House.

 

Is the Army falling short on recruitment?

 

And the language of terrorism, how should the media report it?

 

 

 

PRESENTER THIS WEEK: Kate Gerbeau

Studio guest: BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee

 

OTHER INTERVIEWS: 

 

28th July

 

US RUSSIA SYRIA

Michael Stathis - Professor of Political Science and International Relations at Southern Utah University & BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee

 

US ELEX

Michael Stathis - Professor of Political Science and International Relations at Southern Utah University & BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee

 

REPORTING TERROR

writer and broadcaster Robin Lustig.

 

RECRUITING AND RESERVES

BFBS Reporter James Hirst speaking to Retired Lieutenant General Robin Brims.

 

CGS

General Sir Nick Carter, interview with Charlotte Banks.

 

Baltic Fleet

BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee

 

 

THURSDAYS at 4:30pm UK TIME on BFBS RADIO 2 and at 6:30pm UK TIME on BFBS & UK Bases

 

You can listen on BFBS Radio 2 at 1630 (UK time) and at 1830 (UK time) on BFBS (via web, App & DAB in the UK and on FM in Scotland, Colchester, Salisbury Plain, Aldershot, Catterick & Blandford Forum)

Sky Channel 0211

Alternatively listen again on the website, or download the Sitrep Podcast.

 

PRESENTER THIS WEEK: Kate Gerbeau

 

SITREP TRAIL THURS, 28th July

 

In this week’s Sitrep….

 

The US and Russia aim for closer military co-operation over Syria air-strikes -but will it work?

 

It’s official - Clinton's going head to head with Trump for the White House.

 

Is the Army falling short on recruitment?

 

And the language of terrorism, how should the media report it?

 

 

 

PRESENTER THIS WEEK: Kate Gerbeau

Studio guest: BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee

 

OTHER INTERVIEWS: 

 

28th July

 

US RUSSIA SYRIA

Michael Stathis - Professor of Political Science and International Relations at Southern Utah University & BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee

 

US ELEX

Michael Stathis - Professor of Political Science and International Relations at Southern Utah University & BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee

 

REPORTING TERROR

writer and broadcaster Robin Lustig.

 

RECRUITING AND RESERVES

BFBS Reporter James Hirst speaking to Retired Lieutenant General Robin Brims.

 

CGS

General Sir Nick Carter, interview with Charlotte Banks.

 

Baltic Fleet

BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee

 

 

THURSDAYS at 4:30pm UK TIME on BFBS RADIO 2 and at 6:30pm UK TIME on BFBS & UK Bases

 

You can listen on BFBS Radio 2 at 1630 (UK time) and at 1830 (UK time) on BFBS (via web, App & DAB in the UK and on FM in Scotland, Colchester, Salisbury Plain, Aldershot, Catterick & Blandford Forum)

Sky Channel 0211

Alternatively listen again on the website, or download the Sitrep Podcast.

 

PRESENTER THIS WEEK: Paula Middlehurst

 

SITREP TRAIL THURS,  21st July

 

Why Donald Trump says he will put America’s needs ahead of NATO if he becomes president

 

Turkey - what's happened to the Generals and who's in charge of the nuclear bombs?

 

Is France Europe's easiest terrorist target?

 

The latest Navy Frigate - will it ever float?

 

And why the General wants recruits to walk the walk.

 

 

TRUMP - NATO

Malcolm Brown from Feature Story News in Washington.

& BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee

 

TURKEY

BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee

 

FRANCE TERROR

Professor Anthony Glees, Director of the University of Buckingham's Centre for Security and Intelligence Studies

 

SHIPS AND FRIGATES

First Sea Lord, Admiral Sir Philip Jones & BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee

 

CGS

General Sir Nick Carter, interview with  Charlotte Banks.

 

HMS Ambush

BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee

 

 

THURSDAYS at 4:30pm UK TIME on BFBS RADIO 2 and at 6:30pm UK TIME on BFBS & UK Bases

 

You can listen on BFBS Radio 2 at 1630 (UK time) and at 1830 (UK time) on BFBS (via web, App & DAB in the UK and on FM in Scotland, Colchester, Salisbury Plain, Aldershot, Catterick & Blandford Forum)

Sky Channel 0211

Alternatively listen again on the website, or download the podcast.

 

PRESENTER THIS WEEK: Paula Middlehurst

 

SITREP TRAIL THURS,  21st July

 

Why Donald Trump says he will put America’s needs ahead of NATO if he becomes president

 

Turkey - what's happened to the Generals and who's in charge of the nuclear bombs?

 

Is France Europe's easiest terrorist target?

 

The latest Navy Frigate - will it ever float?

 

And why the General wants recruits to walk the walk.

 

 

TRUMP - NATO

Malcolm Brown from Feature Story News in Washington.

& BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee

 

TURKEY

BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee

 

FRANCE TERROR

Professor Anthony Glees, Director of the University of Buckingham's Centre for Security and Intelligence Studies

 

SHIPS AND FRIGATES

First Sea Lord, Admiral Sir Philip Jones & BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee

 

CGS

General Sir Nick Carter, interview with  Charlotte Banks.

 

HMS Ambush

BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee

 

 

THURSDAYS at 4:30pm UK TIME on BFBS RADIO 2 and at 6:30pm UK TIME on BFBS & UK Bases

 

You can listen on BFBS Radio 2 at 1630 (UK time) and at 1830 (UK time) on BFBS (via web, App & DAB in the UK and on FM in Scotland, Colchester, Salisbury Plain, Aldershot, Catterick & Blandford Forum)

Sky Channel 0211

Alternatively listen again on the website, or download the podcast.

A new era for British Politics starts today but where does Teresa May stand on defence?

After the Iraq inquiry what does Tony Blair have to say to British troops?

Why the Service Complaints’ Commissioner says it’s not all about bullying and harassment....

And Sitrep look ahead to next week’s vote on whether to replace the Trident Nuclear Weapons system.

PRESENTER THIS WEEK: Kate Gerbeau

Studio guest: BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee

OTHER INTERVIEWS: 

POLITICS

BFBS Correspondent at Westminster, James Hirst & BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee

TRIDENT

BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee

CHILCOT REPORT

Interview with Tony Blair.

NATO summit

BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee

WOMEN ON THE FRONTLINE

Hannah Bryce, Assistant Head of International Security at Chatham House

SERVICE COMPLAINTS’ COMMISSIONER

BFBS Reporter Tim Cooper

 

THURSDAYS at 4:30pm UK TIME on BFBS RADIO 2 and at 6:30pm UK TIME on BFBS & UK Bases

You can listen on BFBS Radio 2 at 1630 (UK time) and at 1830 (UK time) on BFBS (via web, App & DAB in the UK and on FM in Scotland, Colchester, Salisbury Plain, Aldershot, Catterick & Blandford Forum)

Sky Channel 0211

Alternatively listen again on the website, or download the Sitrep Podcast.