Sitrep August 3rd 2017

BFBS Radio Sitrep - A podcast by BFBS Radio - Thursdays

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