Sitrep August 21st 2014

Is the Islamic State about to kill another hostage and is there anything the United State and the UK can do about it? What’s the current role of the RAF’s Tornado Squadron in Iraq? And are Nigeria’s Islamist terrorists potential targets for the RAF? Plus, NATO leaders are preparing for their summit next month – but is modern terrorism tearing up their plans in front of them? PRESENTER: Kate Gerbeau STUDIO GUEST: BFBS defence analyst Christopher Lee and Major General Julian Thompson who commanded 3 Commando Brigade during the Falklands War. OTHER INTERVIEWS: Simon Marks from feature Story News in Washington discussing US public opinion and President Obama’s position. Professor Paul Rogers, from the Department for Peace Studies at Bradford University, discussing the crisis in Middle East and previewing Nato conference in Wales, in Septembe. BFBS reporter Geoff Meade speaking to Group Captain Harvey Smith, The Commanding Officer at RAF Marham, about the role of the GR4 Tornado Squadron in Iraq. …………………………………………………………………………………………………… THURSDAYS at 4:30 UK TIME on BFBS RADIO 2and at 6:30 UK TIME on BFBS & UK Bases 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) Sky Channel 0211 Alternatively listen again on the website