General Sir Mike Jackson once told the America Supreme Allied Commander that he wasn't going to start World War 111 on his behalf. You can hear  General Sir Mike Jackson, in this week's Sitrep

Around the forces world in Seven Days on BFBS Radio Two with John Adderley. This week - a major UK-led offensive against the Taliban in southern Afghanistan ... Cyprus-based fusiliers reflect on four months in Iraq as the most senior British officer there predicts the Basra handover isn't far off ... anger over Britain's policy on cluster bombs ... new ways of tackling mental health issues are highlighted at a SSAFA conference in Germany ... and letting off steam in Cyprus after tough Middle East tours in a new donated speedboat.

If Gordon Browne calls an election - which Party will play the troops-out card?

Around the British forces world in Seven Days on BFBS Radio Two with John Adderley. This week - the Royal British Legion says the Government's failing in its duty of care to the forces ... we ask was the UK withdrawal from the centre of Basra delayed to suit the US? Also, how British Forces Germany is set to shrink .. service accommodation is severly criticised .. military working dogs on exercise in Cyprus ... and inventive fund-raising for charity in Basra.

Troop withdrawals from Iraq - are the numbers real? And, is Brussels really angling to control British defence policy?

A roundup of the Forces News of the last 7 days presented by John Adderley

Today a round up of the world's trouble and troubled spots.

Around the forces world in Seven Days on BFBS Radio Two with John Adderley. This week - the head of the Army warns Britain faces a generation of conflict ... guidance for coroners on liaising with America over "friendly fire" inquests ... Wellington Barracks in London hosts the Princess Diana thanksgiving service ... forces rowers go for gold at the world championships ... and from southern Iraq to the X Factor boot camp.

A weekly strategic insight into the world's defence and geopolitical issues.