Sitrep August 29th 2013

As the situation grows into a global crisis Sitrep guides you through all the developments… From the country's origins, after the First World War - to the present day, we ask what went wrong? What can the UK do? Plus: the likely consequences & fallout if the West does attack Syria. That’s all in Sitrep with Kate Gerbeau today at………………….. PRESENTER: Kate Gerbeau STUDIO GUEST: BFBS’s Defence Analyst Christopher Lee & Dr Martin Macauley, international affairs analyst. OTHER INTERVIEWS: Sir Andrew Green, former ambassador to Syria, BFBS reporter James Hirst looks at Syria’s recent history Professor Michael Stathis, Professor of Political Science & International Relations at Southern Utah University discusses America’s position BBC’s political correspondent Rob Watson on UK public opinion ………………………………………………………………………………… 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) Alternatively listen again on the website