How much power is society willing to give the state in the name of Homeland Security?

Cypriot civilian workers have been blockading the gates of RAF Akrotiri. They are protesting at the outsourcing of civilian jobs to a private contractor.
Tabitha Morgan joins Glen from Cyprus…

http://www.bfbs.com/g3 - This month - Where Did You Buy That Dot Com, Cameras 4 Sports, Acoustic Energy Wi-Fi Radio and another rival to the England World Cup Song

Concerns have been raised in parliament about the prospect of the privatisation of RAF and Royal Navy search and rescue operations.  Angus Robertson is the Scottish National Party’s defence spokesman…

It seems that Prince Harry could well be stopped from serving in Iraq. There is apparently concern that his status as third in line to the throne could make him and other members of the blues and royals targets.Michael Evans is defence editor of The Times and he joins Glen

It's the best of the week on BFBS Radio Two with John Adderley. This week * concerns about overstretch and critical shortages amongst specialist staff in the forces ... a memorial to British troops who gave their lives in Malaysia during the war ... the 350th anniversary of the Grenadier Guards ... it's the army versus the dreaded date bug in Iraq ... how to stay out of trouble at the World Cup ... gearing up for the London marathon in Cyprus ... the author of "How to Kill Your Husband and other Handy Household Hints" .. and music from the Drifters.

Where will the future civil wars be?

It's the best of the week's news and features from around the forces world on BFBS Radio Two, presented by John Adderley. In this programme - the court martial of the RAF doctor who refused to go to Iraq * Prince Harry graduates from Sandhurst * research shows army wives are expert at keeping the home fires burning * the Red Arrows gear up for the new season in Cyprus * farewell to the top man in Brunei * Kevin Whately on life as Lewis minus Inspector Morse * and happy 400th birthday to the Union Jack.

The 90th anniversary of the Easter Rising and the political acorns that fell

In Southern Afghanistan the deployment of British troops in the new expanded mission is well underway. Next month Britain will take over the running of the Provincial Reconstruction Team or PRT in Helmand. In June the UK Task Force based around a 3 Bn Parachute Regiment Battle Group will go operational. Meanwhile there are increased fears about the security situation in the troubled Helmand province. Earlier this week three British servicemen were injured in an attack, two of them seriously. BFBS Defence Editor Rory Higgins is just back from Southern Afghanistan ...

 It’s claimed the US is considering the use of tactical nuclear weapons against Iran.  It’s one of three allegations made by investigative reporter Seymour Hersh, who also states that covert operations inside Iran itself have been stepped up, and that planning for a possible air attack has been intensified.  The White House has described the reports as ‘ill informed’.
Sitrep’s Christopher Lee joins Glen from Whitehall…

A round-up of the week's news on BFBS Radio Two presented by John Adderley. In this edition - deep concerns about the British mission to Afghanistan from MPs as we pay a visit to the emerging British base in Helmand province and talks to the Foreign Office Minister Kim Howells * Are you claiming compensation for injury in the forces? We'll hear how many people could be missing out. Bird flu reaches Britain * but how worried should we be? Also * a woman abused as a child by Ian Huntley before the Soham murders talks about her suffering * * a 90 year veteran of Arnhem takes to the skies again * Chris Tarrant on the coughing millionaire major .. and Paul Gambaccini's tribute to Gene Pitney.

Leading MPs are raising serious doubts about the British mission to Helmand province in Afghanistan.  James Arbuthnot MP is chair of the commons defence select committee…

A round-up of what's been an extremely busy week around the forces world presented by John Adderley. The programme includes details of the inquest into the deaths of six British soldiers at the hands of an Iraqi mob .. there's the outcome of another report into the deaths at Deepcut army barracks * a new age dawns amid controversy as the Royal Regiment of Scotland comes into being - hear about the impact it has on troops in Cyprus and Northern Ireland. It's goodbye to the Sea Harrier * there's a call to do more to support the TA and other reservists * how the three services combine to make life a little easier in Iraq * Keith Chegwin talks about how he won his battle with alcohol * and Andy Bell from Erasure on their new acoustic album.

Are you blogging? Someone is and, it's about you. Why? Baghdad Burning. That's why. Hear all about it this week.