Obama and Afghanistan: Scott Lucas on the BBC "A Cynic's View"

I chatted this morning with BBC Radio WM about President Obama's speech on Afghanistan, putting forth some of the points I later posted in an EA analysis.

The discussion begins at the 1:09.55 mark.

See also 4-Point Guide to Obama and Afghanistan: "This is Not a Withdrawal, It is a Limit to Escalation"

Afghanistan Video and Transcript: Obama Announces "Withdrawal" of US Troops

Reading Libya Amidst the Defections: Scott Lucas on the BBC

This morning, I chatted with BBC Coventry and Warwickshire about the latest developments in Libya, including the defection of former Foreign Minister Moussa Koussa and the possibility that the Qaddafi regime would soon fall.

The discussion starts at the 1:07.00 mark.

And on Thursday afternoon, I spoke with BBC Radio WM about similar political and military matters.

The interview begins just before the 1:34.00 mark.

Libya and the No-Fly Zone: Scott Lucas on the BBC

I chatted with BBC Radio WM today about the political and military significance of the declaration by the UN Security Council of a no-fly zone over Libya. The other guest is Air Vice-Marshal Tony Mason.

The item begins at the 0:01.40 mark.