Thu, 31 August 2017
North Korea - Has Kim Jong Un....crossed the line?
A former Chief of the Defence Staff, tells us why we need to keep in with the US post-Brexit.
More troops for Afghanistan...should the UK answer Donald Trump's call for help?
Plus, what is the definition of war? Have the goalposts been shifted?
And remembering Princess Diana, and one of her legacies - to rid the world of landmines.
TOPICS
Guests: BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee.
NORTH KOREA From the Times, Michael Evans, & BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee.
WHAT IS WAR? Michael Evans, & BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee.
BREXIT LORD RICHARDS, Chief of the Defence Staff
LIBYA former Ambassador to Libya, Oliver Miles.
PRINCESS DIANA LEGACY BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee. |
Fri, 25 August 2017
On this week’s Sitrep with Kate Gerbeau, we have a special look at Afghanistan following Donald Trump’s speech on his new strategy for the war. We look at what it means for Afghanistan, America and the UK plus we discuss whether putting more boots on the ground will make a significant difference. We speak to Emily Winterbotham (RUSI), Michael Kugelman (Woodrow Wilson Center), Emily Knowles (Oxford Research Group) and Paul Rogers (University of Bradford). |
Thu, 17 August 2017
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Thu, 10 August 2017
In today’s Sitrep with Tim Cooper There’s mounting tensions over North Korea as President Trump threatens fire and fury whilst the UN urges caution & diplomacy. Find out how the Army is hoping to keep the Anglo-German deployment going post 2019. Plus: why the Imperial War Museum has upset its members And Portsmouth gets ready to welcome the Navy’s biggest ever carrier. TOPICS Guests: Professor of Peace Studies at the University of Bradford Paul Rogers and BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee. North Korea Former British Ambassador to Pyongyang, David Slinn, Dr Paul Rogers, Professor of Peace Studies at the University of Bradford and BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee. Commander Field Army in Minden Lt General Patrick Saunders talking to Aimee Dewitt about post 2019. HMS Queen Elizabeth Interview with the leader of Portsmouth City Council Donna Jones ahead of the Carrier’s arrival. The Imperial War Museum Mark Smith, the Antiques Roadshow's militaria expert, Professor of Peace Studies at the University of Bradford Paul Rogers and BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee. |
Thu, 3 August 2017
The Head of the Army explains why we need to keep hold of Sennelager after drawdown in Germany.
Will US plans to use diplomacy decrease the tensions in North Korea?
Do Generals who take time out to study for a PhD make better military commanders?
And, as the Duke of Edinburgh retires from royal duties, Sitrep looks at the importance to the military of having a royal colonel.
TOPICS
Guests: BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee & Professor Michael Clarke, the former Director General of the Royal United Services Institute
HEAD OF THE ARMY INTERVIEW Rob Olver interviews General Nick Carter.
NATO RISK REDUCTION Defence Analyst Christopher Lee & Professor Michael Clarke, the former Director General of the Royal United Services Institute
PHD GENERALS Elisabeth Braw, senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council
DUKE OF EDINBURGH Defence Analyst Christopher Lee & Professor Michael Clarke, the former Director General of the Royal United Services Institute
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