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Sitrep April 23rd 2015

Sitrep April 23rd 2015

Released:23 Apr 2015

The Mediterranean migrants crisis…did we heed the warnings?

The Mediterranean migrants crisis…did we heed the warnings?

The use of drones - are we being told everything?

100 years on what did we learn from Gallipoli?

and…with two weeks to go…what are the main defence issues dominating the election?

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PRESENTER THIS WEEK: Kate Gerbeau

STUDIO GUESTS: BFBS defence analyst Christopher Lee and former Royal Marine, Major General Julian Thompson.

OTHER INTERVIEWS:

General Sir Nick Parker, former Commander, Land Forces speaking to BFBS reporter James Hirst ahead of the general election on defence issues.

Book review with author Chris Woods, a former BBC Panorama producer whose new book is Sudden Justice, America’s Secret Drone Wars

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Sitrep April 23rd 2015

Released:23 Apr 2015

The Mediterranean migrants crisis…did we heed the warnings?

The Mediterranean migrants crisis…did we heed the warnings?

The use of drones - are we being told everything?

100 years on what did we learn from Gallipoli?

and…with two weeks to go…what are the main defence issues dominating the election?

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PRESENTER THIS WEEK: Kate Gerbeau

STUDIO GUESTS: BFBS defence analyst Christopher Lee and former Royal Marine, Major General Julian Thompson.

OTHER INTERVIEWS:

General Sir Nick Parker, former Commander, Land Forces speaking to BFBS reporter James Hirst ahead of the general election on defence issues.

Book review with author Chris Woods, a former BBC Panorama producer whose new book is Sudden Justice, America’s Secret Drone Wars

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Why does the MoD have such problem with its equipment; do warriors get enough exercise; why the government won’t allow Iraqi interpreters into the UK; the real reason why Washington has sacked the ISAF general; the real reason why Pakistan is at long last facing up to Taliban; why the UN is front-runner for the 2009 Really Useless award; And piracy – how is the ransom money handed over, by whom and to whom? Oh, and do you know why sailors say aye aye....?

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This week's programme looks at the future of Devonport Naval Base, as well as the growing crisis in the border regions of Pakistan...

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Iraq dominates this week, but Christopher Lee and guests also look at Britain's new policy on Afghanistan and Pakistan...

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