Thu, 25 July 2013
Is Iraq heading towards another civil war? 60 years on from the end of the Korean War, what did the conflict actually achieve? Should politicians have the final say on deploying our Armed Forces overseas? And… what’s in a name? Could a Janet or a John lead an Army into battle? PRESENTER: Kate Gerbeau STUDIO GUEST: BFBS’s Defence Analyst Christopher Lee OTHER INTERVIEWS: The Daily Telegraph’s Defence Editor and author Con Coughlin discussing Iraq. BFBS Reporter Tim Cooper reporting gon the 60th anniversary of the end of the Korean war. John Sweeney from BBC Panorama programme discussing modern day Korea – north and south. Baroness Jay,Chair of the House of Lords Constitution Committee, on whether Parliament should have more involvement in deploying British troops ………………………………………………………………………………… You can listen on BFBS Radio 2 at 1630 (UK time) and at 1830 (UK time) on BFBS (via webb, App & DAB in the UK and on FM in Scotland, Colchester, Salisbury Plain, Aldershot, Catterick & Blandford Forum) Alternatively listen again on the website |
Thu, 18 July 2013
The outgoing CDS General Sir David Richards issues a final warning over Syria Are the alternatives put forward for replacing Trident viable? The morality of arms sales is questioned in a new report And find out why the Kremlin might be turning its back on modern technology in a bid to prevent cyber attacks………. PRESENTER: Tim Cooper STUDIO GUEST: BFBS’s Defence Analyst Christopher Lee & former Royal Marine commander Major General Julian Thompson OTHER INTERVIEWS: Professor Eric Grove, the Director of the Centre for International Security and War Studies at Salford University, discussing Trident. Arms Sales, BFBS Reporter Rosie Laydon ………………………………………………………………………………… You can listen on BFBS Radio 2 at 1630 (UK time) and at 1830 (UK time) on BFBS (via webb, App & DAB in the UK and on FM in Scotland, Colchester, Salisbury Plain, Aldershot, Catterick & Blandford Forum) Alternatively listen again on the website. |
Thu, 11 July 2013
What impact are events in Egypt and Syria having on the Middle East? |
Thu, 4 July 2013
A new interim President for Egypt after military intervention - but is it a coup? |