As the Government prepares to tighten its belt further how safe is defence from more cuts and what impact would a cut in the counter-terrorism budget have on Britain’s security?
 
Are chemical weapons being used in Syria?
 
What does the future hold for Afghan interpreters post 2014?
 
And ...... find out the definitive reading list for military minds
 
 
 
PRESENTER: Kate Gerbeau
STUDIO GUEST: BFBS’s Defence Analyst Christopher Lee
 
OTHER INTERVIEWS: 
 
Professor Eric Grove, the Director of the Centre for International Security and War Studies at Salford University and Richard Norton Taylor who writes on defence and security affairs for The Guardian.  They discuss the forthcoming spending review and implications of a cut to the counter-terrorism budget.
 
Tom Porteous, the program director for Human Rights Watch – looks at the claim that Syria has used chemical weapons.
 

BFBS Reporter Rosie Laydon interviews ………………………
Who are fighting for the right to live in the UK
 
Christopher Lee and Eric Grove discuss the former CDS Sir David Richards' recommended reading list which You can view the full  list here
http://www.da.mod.uk/recommended-reading
 
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As transition in Afghanistan’s continues there’s still concern over insurgency

The Syrian President’s Al Qaida warning to the West

North Korea says it is ready to talk but is China running out of patience?

Remembering the Iron Lady & her military legacy.

Plus there’s an exclusive look at the F35 Lightning Two jet simulator.

PRESENTER: Kate Gerbeau

STUDIO GUEST: BFBS’s Defence Analyst Christopher Lee

OTHER INTERVIEWS:  

Brigadier Bob Bruce discusses transition & insurgency in Afgfhanistan

Andrea Berger – from the Department of Peace Studies at Bradford University discussies North Korea and China

Major General Julian Thompson, who commanded the Marines during the Falklands campaign, shares his memories of Baroness Thatcher.’s funeral

BFBS Reporter Tim Cooper, goes to an excusive preview of the F35 Lightning, the new jet for the Aircraft Carriers.

You can listen on BFBS Radio 2 at 1630 (UK time) and on BFBS Radio & BFBS UK Bases at 1830 (UK time)

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In Sitrep this week..........

Why there’s continued concern for Afghanistan’s future after ISAF forces leave

Find out who’s the power behind the throne of North Korea’s young leader

The military legacy of Baroness Thatcher & why the Lady loved Milk Tray…..

And it’s been 15 years since the Northern Ireland Good Friday Agreement, but how much of a difference has it made to lasting peace?

OTHER INTERVIEWS:  

Professor Paul Rogers – from the Department of Peace Studies at Bradford University discussing Afghanistan and North Korea

Major General Julian Thompson, who commanded the Marines during the Falklands campaign, shares his memories of meeting Baroness Thatcher.

Northern Ireland analyst Chris Ryder, reflecting on the 15^th Anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement

There’s warnings from UK and US commanders in Afghanistan ahead of the summer fighting season

And there’s concern in Pakistan as they head towards national elections

As America reacts to North Korea’s rhetoric just how seriously should we be taking the threat?

Plus:  the RAF celebrates 95 years – but what will the air force look like in the future?

PRESENTER:  Kate Gerbeau

STUDIO GUESTS:  BFBS’s defence analyst, Christopher Lee

OTHER INTERVIEWS:  

Forces News’ reporter James Hirst reporting from Camp Bastion

Jason Strother, a reporter based in Seoul, discussing the North Korean crisis

Air Marshall Sir John Walker –Chief of the Intelligence Staff from 1991 to 1994, discussing the Korean crisis and also talking about the RAF

Elizabeth Quintana – an expert in unmanned air vehicles and the use of space assets at the Royal United Services Institute, looking at the future of the RAF