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May 19, 2011 · 30 min
Sitrep 19th May 2011
The military covenant moves one step closer to becoming law, but not everybody’s happy. Th
May 12, 2011 · 31 min
Sitrep May 12th 2011
<div> <div>Tough questions for Pakistan about Osama bin Laden <span lang="EN-US" style="fon
May 5, 2011 · 30 min
Sitrep 5th May 2011
A Sitrep special as the world reacts to the news of the death of Osama Bin Laden How will it affect strategy in Afghanistan, and more importantly the role of British Forces there? How will Al Qaeda react? The international response & relations with Pakistan And we look at the implications for international security &
Apr 28, 2011 · 30 min
Sitrep 28th April 2011
What’s the way forwardfor a favourable outcome in Libya? And how should theinternational community respond to the deepening crisis in Syria? What are the implicationsof the Taliban prisoner escape? Plus: the final countdown to the Royal Wedding:
Apr 21, 2011 · 30 min
Sitep 21st April 2011
As British military advisors head to Libya - should Nato be doing more and is this the start of "mission creep"? Why the next few months are the real test of progress in Afghanistan How the weapons of the future could change the face of modern warfare<span lang="EN-US" styl
Apr 14, 2011 · 30 min
Sitrep 14th April 2011
Could Afghanistan become the West’s forgotten war? Is the coalition targeting Colonel Gaddafi falling apart? After 50 years of space exploration why outer-space could be a threat to civilisation And who is Britain’s greatest general?
Apr 7, 2011 · 31 min
Sitrep April 7th 2011
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Mar 31, 2011 · 31 min
Sitrep March 31st 2011
Sitrep 31st March (presented today by Paul Osbourne) How long can the coalition hold together in Libya? Is the RAF about to run out of pilots? Why there's a growing role for reservists in Afghanistan And what did the Government apologise for in Northern Ireland?
Mar 24, 2011 · 30 min
Sitrep 24th March 2011
 In Sitrep today.... In Libya - who’s running the military operation? What’s the objective? And is there an exit strategy? Plus the other Middle East countries on the brink of revolution And, in Afghanistan as seven provinces are handed over to Afghan security forces, is the end in sight ?
Mar 17, 2011 · 30 min
Sitrep 17th March 2011
 The continuing crisis in the Middle east A top General tells Sitrep he's optimistic about progress in Afghanistan but also urges caution What role would Brtish forces play if the UK had a nuclear emergency? The Cold War ended a long time ago so why are Russian bombers trying to penetrate British Airspace And a special tribute for the town that's honoured our fallen soldiers
Mar 10, 2011 · 31 min
Sitrep March 10th 2011
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Mar 3, 2011 · 30 min
Sitrep 3rd March 2011
Who’ll win the tug of war over Libya’s future? The harsh realities of the Defence Review as each Service prepares for job losses The renewed push for a political surge in Afghanistan And a career change for veterans - from the front-line to the classroom
Feb 24, 2011 · 30 min
Sitrep 24th February 2011
Feb 17, 2011 · 30 min
Sitrep 17th February 2011
The Shadow Defence Secretary’s response to the fiasco of the ‘sacking by email’ and the failure to legalize the the Military Covenant And….after successful demonstrations in Egypt and Tunisia, what’s the possible outcome for the protesters in Bahrain, Libya and Iran? Plus: why Prince William’s wedding attire is causing a royal headache…
Feb 10, 2011 · 30 min
Sitrep 10th February 2011
Has David Cameron broken his promise to the armed-forces? The story behind the botched search-and-rescue helicopter deal If American pressure helps to change Egypt’s Government, can it mend the Middle East Peace process? And should all serving personnel be awarded a medal?
Feb 3, 2011 · 30 min
Sitrep February 3rd 2011
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Jan 27, 2011 · 30 min
Sitrep 27th January 2011
 <div>The MoD wants to make more savings - but where will the axe fall?</div> <div> </div> <div> <div>What's behind the increased number of service personnel seeking help for mental health issues?</div> <div> </div> </div> <div>Plus the last minute attempts to save the Nimrod</div> <div> </div> <div>Is democracy working in Afghanistan?</div> <div> </div> <div>And how successful are the latest reconciliation talks between Cyprus and Turkey?</div>
Jan 20, 2011 · 30 min
Sitrep 20th January 2011
 This week, Sitrep looks back 20 years ago to the first Iraq War as the legalities of the most recent Iraq war are still being debated ahead of Tony Blair’s return to the Iraq Inquiry <
Jan 13, 2011 · 31 min
Sitrep January 13th 2011
 Is the government politicising the military convenant <span style="fo
Jan 6, 2011 · 30 min
Sitrep 6th January 2011
This week’s Sitrep looks ahead: what can the defence world expect in 2011: what’s the prognosis for peace in Afghanistan ? And why is Pakistan the key to peace in the region? How will the cuts from last year’s defence review affect British Forces around the world? Plus, why the Government is holding a review into the care of Forces’ amputees and why Germany’s ending conscription.