Perun's video: Ask Perun Q A Special - Nukes Ukraine Defence Economics the Channel

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. Gaming channel cross promotion: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPYJiiMoA0yOMHI-aiB44RQ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PerunAU 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 https://www.airandspaceforces.com/lockheed-martin-double-lrasm-production/ 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