BFBS Radio Sitrep

On the show this week:

British troops face a fresh wave of criminal investigations into alleged abuse in Afghanistan.

Could Islamic State will be out of Iraq within months?

In a world at war, yesterday was world peace day – but who knew?

UN Peacekeeping - who writes the rules for the soldiers on the ground?

And are you looking for a new job?  Try MI6  -  find out more on Sitrep.

PRESENTER THIS WEEK: Kate Gerbeau

Studio guest: BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee

IHAT – criminal investigations

BFBS Reporter Charlotte Banks

HCDC Report – Lewis

BFBS Reporter James Hirst interview with Commons Defence Committee Chairman Julian Lewis.

Syria Ceasefire

BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee

UN Peacekeeping

Colonel Richard Westley, talks about his new book "Operation Insanity: The Dramatic True Story of the Mission that Saved Ten Thousand Lives."

World peace

Dan Smith who is Director of SIPRI - that's the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute.

SITREP TRAIL THURS, 15th  September

In Syria the cease-fire appears to holding, but will it make any difference long-term?

There are fresh calls for a new European Army - but not everyone wants one.

It's a hundred years since the first tank went into battle, do we still need them today

And why the American military is facing an obesity crisis.

PRESENTER THIS WEEK: Kate Gerbeau

Studio guest: BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee

SYRIA CEASEFIRE

Hamish de Bretton Gordon, a former Army Officer who now advises NGOs in Syria, and BFBS defence analyst Christopher Lee

EU DEFENCE

anthony King is Professor of War Studies at the University of Warwick.

DEFENCE SELECT COMMITTEE REPORT ON RELATIONS WITH RUSSIA

BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee

100 YEARS OF TANKS

David Willey is Curator of the Tank Museum

FAT US TROOPS

Former Royal Marine, triple amputee and now peak performance coach Mark Ormrod.

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Keeping the peace – what’s happening at the UN Peacekeeping Conference in London?

Find out about the US Presidential candidates’ defence policies,

And, how Russia might try and disrupt the American elections. 

Also this week, is the IS propaganda machine running out of steam?

PRESENTER THIS WEEK: Kate Gerbeau

Studio guest: BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee

UN Peacekeeping Conference

BFBS reporter James Hirst

South Sudan

BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee

US Presidential elections

Simon Marks from Feature Story News

Russia spying

Dana Priest, an investigative writer for the Washington Post

ISIS Media

Charlie Winter, associate fellow for the International Centre for Counter-terrorism, at the Hague

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

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Why the former head of the Army has apologised over the malaria drug.

Why Pakistan has a crucial role to play in Afghanistan’s stability.

Why employers are being given an insight into Army training in Croatia

And, should British military personnel who are wounded or killed in service be awarded with a medal based on America's Purple Heart?

PRESENTER THIS WEEK: TIM COOPER

Studio guests: BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee & military historian, Major General Julian Thompson.

OTHER INTERVIEWS: 

LARIAM

Colonel Andrew Marriott (who was prescribed lariam)

BFBS defence analyst Christopher Lee. & military historian Major General Julian Thompson.

AFGHANISTAN

Anthony King is Professor in War Studies at the University of Warwick.

PAKISTAN

Kyle Orton - a Middle East analyst and Research Fellow with the think tank the Henry Jackson Society.

EU ARMY

Military historian Major General Julian Thompson.

CROATIA/Army Reserves

BFBS Reporter Ali Gibson

MILITARY MEDAL

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

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Sky Channel 0211

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Sitrep - the Chilcot Report

Join Kate Gerbeau, Christopher Lee and a panel of defence experts for reaction & analysis of the long awaited Chilcot Report.

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**KATE PRESENTS**

SITREP TRAIL THURS, 30th June

BREXIT – what are the implications for defence,

Why NATO is more important than ever.

Why Britain is sending more troops to Iraq as Fallujah falls.

The countdown to Chilcot - the full story of Britain's part in the Iraq War

And remembering the Somme – 100 years on 

Britain is leaving the European Union.

PRESENTER THIS WEEK: Kate Gerbeau

Studio guest: BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee

OTHER INTERVIEWS:

BREXIT

Professor Malcolm Chalmers, Deputy Director General of the Royal United Services Institute and BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee.

TROOPS TO IRAQ

BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee

CHILCOT REPORT

BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee

Battle of the Somme

A Walk Throught Delville Woods – Mikaela Roche

'Too Important for the Generals’ Book review

By former soldier, now historian and author Allan Mallinson

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

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In today's programme...(presented by Kate Gerbeau)

Why the fallout from the fighting in Fallujah is leading to a humanitarian crisis.

Should you be angry or reassured that the security services could soon have the power to legally hack into our smartphones.......?

The head of the Army talks about the progression of women in the forces.

And...Armed Forces Day - we look ahead to a national celebration of our Armed Forces

PRESENTER THIS WEEK: Kate Gerbeau

Studio guest: BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee

OTHER INTERVIEWS:

FALLUJAH

Defence Analyst Christopher Lee and former Sky News Foreign and Diplomatic Correspondent Tim Marshall.

SPIES

Professor David Omand, former head of GCHQUS TROOPS TO AFGHANISTAN

WOMEN IN THE ARMY

BFBS Reporter Shirley Swain interviews the head of the Army, General Sir Nick Carter.

ARMED FORCES DAY

BFBS Reporter Tim Cooper previews the weekend’s celebrations

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

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Is there a new cold war?  And what’s the view from Moscow?

Could the US increase its military presence in Afghanistan?

Weapons of the future – find out about the new automated drone.

Plus PTSD - is enough being done?

PRESENTER THIS WEEK: Kate Gerbeau

Studio guest: BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee

OTHER INTERVIEWS:

16th June

NATO

Professor Michael Clarke until recently the Director General of the Royal United Services Institute

NATO RUSSIA

Dr Dererk Averre from the Centre for Russian, European and Eurasian studies at the University of Birmingham.

US TROOPS TO AFGHANISTAN

Professor Michael Clarke until recently the Director General of the Royal United Services Institute and BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee

DRONES

Featrure on The Taranis at BAE Systems, by BFBS reporter Kate Wathall

PTSD

Matthew Green is a journalist who blogs about PTSD

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

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The biggest movement of Western Allied troops since fall of the Soviet Union is taking place right on Russia's borders, Sitrep finds out who’s there, what’s there and why we’re there.

Is Russia about to launch a wipe out mission of IS in Syria?

Hilary Clinton’s done it, & now the real battle begins in the race for the White House.

Why the Royal Navy's old and bold are saying the UK hasn't enough warships and there's no money for more.

And the grandest of all the living Admirals of the fleet, Prince Philip is 95 and still under full sail.

And the Duke of Edinburgh at 95

PRESENTER THIS WEEK: Kate Gerbeau

Studio guest: BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee

OTHER INTERVIEWS:

Ex ANAKONDA

Alistair Bunkall from Sky News, BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee, Dr Martin McCauley, a Soviet and Russian analyst from University College London

SYRIA/RUSSIA/IS

Dr Martin McCauley, a Soviet and Russian analyst from University College London

Royal Navy Funding

Former First Sea Lord, Admiral Sir Mark Stanhope

Former First Sea Lord Admiral Lord West

Hilary Clinton

Simon Marks from Feature Story in Washington.

PRINCE PHILIP AT 95

BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee

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PRESENTER THIS WEEK: Kate Gerbeau

SITREP TRAIL THURS, 2nd June

The fight to take back Fallujah and the key role the RAF is playing.

Is the UK is at risk from terrorists via the English channel?

Afghanistan: why is the world is looking the other way.

Two former generals battle it out & give their unique perspective on the EU referendum.

And…remembering Jutland 100 years on

PRESENTER THIS WEEK: Kate Gerbeau

Studio guest: BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee

OTHER INTERVIEWS: 

IRAQ - FALLUJAH

BFBS reporter Simon Newton in Cyprus & BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee

AFGHANISTAN – Amnesty report

BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee

BURUNDI

BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee

ENGLISH CHANNEL  - SECURITY GAP

Former first sea Lord, Lord West

JUTLAND 100

First Sea Lord, Admiral Sir Philip Jones

EU REFERENDUM – a military point of view

General Sir Mike Jackson was Chief of the General Staff at the time of the Iraq War and believes Britain should stay in the EU,

Major General Julian Thompson led 3 Commando Brigade during the Falklands War and wants Britain to vote leave.

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PRESENTER THIS WEEK: Kate Gerbeau

British guns for Libya but what does Egypt think?

What’s behind the increase in violence in Baghdad?

Find out all about the new missile for the F35 stealth fighters.

Plus, how happy are you with your life in the Forces?

And, fact or Fiction? The former General who's put his worries about Russia into a novel...

PRESENTER THIS WEEK: Kate Gerbeau

Studio guest: BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee

OTHER INTERVIEWS:

LIBYA/EGYPT

David D. Kirkpatrick in Cairo, a middle east correspondent for the New York Times and associate fellow at RUSI.

BAGHDAD BOMBS

BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee

BURUNDI

BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee

THE BRITISH FORCES & MORALE

BFBS reporter, James Hirst

SPEAR MISSILE

Defence Procurement Minister, Phillip Dunne & BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee

GENERAL SHIRREFF - NOVEL

General Sir Richard Shirreff, former Deputy Supreme Allied Commander at NATO, interview with BFBS reporter James Hirst.

Corruption – is it a reason to go to war?

Why the threat level from Northern Ireland-related terrorism in the UK has been raised?

Why the New First Sea Lord has an in-tray full of problems

The Invictus Games - who wins when no one loses?

And what does Putin think of Trump?

PRESENTER THIS WEEK: Kate Gerbeau

Studio guest: BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee

OTHER INTERVIEWS:

CORRUPTION

Broadcaster and journalist Robin Lustig & BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee

Northern Ireland Terror

Northern Ireland commentator Chris Ryder

BURUNDI

BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee

Royal Navy 1st Sea Lord

Military analyst and Naval historian Eric Grove.

Missile Defence Shield

BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee

DONALD TRUMP

Simon Marks from Feature Story News in Washington.

THE INVICTUS GAMES

BFBS reporter Richard Hutchinson and former Royal Marine, Cassidy Little

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