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.

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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.

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).

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.

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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.

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.

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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