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

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