January 7, 2024, 3:05 pm
For nearly two years now, I’ve been using this channel to explore questions relating to wars, defence strategy and economics. I’ve been able to do so because of the unwavering support from all of you.
So today, as a way to welcome 2024, I’m answer your questions for a change:
What are the modern roles for tactical nuclear weapons?
How have Special Operations Forces been used in Ukraine?
Would I rather fight a cruiser sized duck or a thousand duck sized cruisers?
What can I tell you about the Perun audience?
And how did this "Perun" bloke end up talking about Defence Economics anyway?
Hope you enjoy this special episode, and we’ll be back to regular content next week.
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Relevant Reading (somewhat abbreviated as it’s a more casual episode)
Relevant RUSI reports as previously cited, beginning with:
https://rusi.org/explore-our-research/publications/special-resources/preliminary-lessons-conventional-warfighting-russias-invasion-ukraine-february-july-2022
Mentioned report on Soviet Nuclear planning 1970s
https://www.archives.gov/files/declassification/iscap/pdf/2012-090-doc1.pdf
CBO report on nukes – 1977
https://apps.dtic.mil/sti/tr/pdf/ADA593862.pdf
Politico reporting on US nukes in Europe
https://www.politico.com/news/2022/10/26/u-s-plans-upgraded-nukes-europe-00063675
Featured "USNEWS" list of countries with strong militaries
https://www.usnews.com/news/best-countries/rankings/strong-military
Report on the spending of USA Ukraine aid within the USA
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/11/29/ukraine-military-aid-american-economy-boost/
Report on boosting LRASM production
Lockheed Martin Looks to Boost LRASM Production as US Rushes to Buy Anti-Ship Weapons
Michael Frankel, James Scouras & George Ullrich – Nonstrategic nuclear weapons at an inflection point:
https://www.jhuapl.edu/sites/default/files/2022-12/NonstrategicNuclearWeapons.pdf
Looking Beyond the War: Planning for Ukraine’s Reconstruction
https://www.rand.org/pubs/commentary/2023/09/looking-beyond-the-war-planning-for-ukraines-reconstruction.html
Source report for featured JASSM image
https://en.defence-ua.com/news/arms_for_ukrainian_f_16_jassm_missiles_of_370_km_range_in_priority_forbes-7713.html
Featured report on Molotov Cocktails
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2022/02/25/ukraine-google-molotov-cocktails-resistance-russia/
Reporting on Hungary and Ukraine aid
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/12/15/hungary-blocks-54bn-eu-financial-aid-for-ukraine
WP reporting on the use of Spetsnaz units
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2023/04/14/leaked-documents-russian-spetsnaz/
Comments & Caveats:
This may be a Q&A format, but all normal caveats and limitations apply
I would like to note as always that this material has been created for entertainment purposes and is not intended to be a complete or comprehensive examination of the topic in question and should not be relied upon to inform financial or other similar decisions.
Timestamps:
00:00:00 — Q&A SPECIAL
00:01:12 — WHAT AM I TALKING ABOUT?
00:01:52 — UKRAINE & DRONE WARFARE
00:01:55 — The Role of SOF & Intel
00:04:49 — Drones & Robotics
00:09:09 — The State of the Ruble
00:10:57 — Surprises & Revelations
00:13:30 — "Emptied the Armouries"
00:15:17 — The World and Ukraine
00:16:52 — Weapons and Tools
00:20:47 — The $75B Question
00:24:47 — SYSTEMS AND ECONOMICS
00:24:58 — Tactical Nuclear Weapons
00:25:56 — Different Targets, Different Requirements
00:28:29 — Precision Wins
00:30:37 — Evolving Defence Thinking
00:35:42 — Least Credible Sources
00:39:37 — Public Education
00:41:26 — The One Thing?
00:42:28 — THE LUCKY DIP
00:42:38 — A Topic Outside Defence Eco?
00:43:49 — Moskvas and Ducks
00:45:31 — THE CHANNEL & PROCESS
00:45:39 — The Origin Story
00:47:53 — The Process
00:49:31 — The Team
00:51:05 — The Role of OSINT
00:52:28 — The Impact and Risks
00:53:37 — You – The Audience
00:55:25 — What Next?
00:56:59 — Perun Lore
00:57:44 — ABOUT PERUN
00:57:53 — THE 1990s
01:00:23 — Education and Background
01:03:20 — The Impact of the Channel
01:05:01 — The Field
01:06:10 — EE = Perun?
01:06:23 — Food
01:07:06 — GAMING
01:07:16 — Tabletop Games
01:08:10 — EVE Online
01:08:21 — What Next for Perun Gaming?
01:08:46 — CHANNEL UPDATE
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