BFBS Sitrep

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 Mansell
STUDIO 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.
 
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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

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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

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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 Gerbeau
STUDIO GUEST:  BFBS’s defence analyst, Christopher Lee  
 
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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 Gerbeau
STUDIO GUEST:  BFBS’s defence analyst, Christopher Lee  
 
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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 Gerbeau
STUDIO 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
 
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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 Gerbeau
STUDIO 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
 
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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
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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
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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
 
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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.