PerunAU - Doing an "Ask Perun" segment?

Can we expect dominions 6 epic battles on the gaming channel? :)

mishander

2024-01-18 09:05:52 +0000 UTC

Your content is so good, I am concerned that pushing for that next extra step will exhaust you and over time affect your quality of life. I’d rather you enjoy your success and get appropriate rest so you can sustain the quality of the product.

Mark Outlaw

2024-01-07 19:01:33 +0000 UTC

You should only do it if you feel like doing it. If not you should relax and play some games instead.

Anders Olsson

2024-01-07 16:39:04 +0000 UTC

I think he covered this topic in two past videos. One about airpower and another about Ukraine's southern offensive last year. See also his videos on the Helicopter and MANPADS. Heck, just watch them, they are brilliant. Trying to help.

dennis krust

2024-01-07 15:11:12 +0000 UTC

I guess this is too late, but I figured I would ask anyways. As a defense economist, how can and should countries deal with recruit issues. Obesity and low birth rates seem to be problems for future my militaries.

spteng

2024-01-07 13:55:25 +0000 UTC

Hi! I hope you see this :) Can you do an analysis or explanation of why they're fighting in trenches? This seems so antiquated... so WW1. I understand that Ukraine doesn't really have an air force, but doesn't Russia have a decent air force that would prevent such a thing?

Speak Dots

2023-12-29 06:55:23 +0000 UTC

Hello Perun, i wish you a happy holidays, I have three questions, what is your methodology for choosing sources, what sources do you value more then others. My second question is what is your favorite books you have, both non fiction and fiction. Finally will you ever make a video solely about the espionage, spy craft on both sides. Have a happy holidays -ThatGuyNamedSeth

ThatGuyNamedSeth

2023-12-23 21:59:52 +0000 UTC

please check messages

Erik Ohlman

2023-12-17 18:44:18 +0000 UTC

Considering your interest in both military history and in logistics, do have any plans to cover wars that have already concluded? Such as U.S. supply efforts in korea, the failure of german logistics on the eastern front, or even the marvel that was the logistics of the roman republic/empire.

Tim Link

2023-12-16 04:53:38 +0000 UTC

The way you explain your topics are logical and therefore I glide through your videos with ease (and excitement; brain stimuli), however, I've tried explaining (some of your) your topics to spread the word, fight disinformation, etc... and I've found that I can't quite recite the thread of the videos. Obviously, they're long and complex topics with countless examples.... How do you go about constructing what you'll say? Is there a methodology that I'm missing (always starting with big picture/history, and then drilling down, specifically in x-y order...) that could help me "learn" your videos by heart? Thx, You. Susanna / Zsuzsanna PS: if you do decide to go the Hungary route, please take care to include the (Ukranian) language laws re the relation to Ukraine, they are essential in understanding what's been* happening -- I say this despite me going around ashamed and embarrassed most of the time when Hungary's mentioned in Ukraine-related videos (all this while loving the country itself). PPS: *=I used past tense as my understanding is that Dec 8th the UA Parliament passed a boquet-law adhering to the suggestions (done decades ago when the first "languag law" / education law was passed and critiqued by) the Venice Comission. My understanding is that it's a breakthrough in UA-HU relations, and that the Dec 14th EU-wide meeting now has grounds ...to get shit done.

Papdi Zsuzsanna

2023-12-11 00:39:53 +0000 UTC

I have always wanted to know how the drones identify a longitude and latitude of a target that may be 300 feet below them and 400 feet away from them, then relay that info to UK for targeting.Thanx! ps.. anyone can answer this.

paolpaul44

2023-12-08 12:52:58 +0000 UTC

Do you enjoy Mowing the Grass?

Tnavadxam

2023-12-06 12:46:22 +0000 UTC

Hi Perun! Thank you for all the work you do to give us quality defence content, in addition to the work you already conduct in your life. My question for you is this: What are practises and habits I can adopt to further improve my own ability to conduct defence analysis? This is an area I want to grow in, but cannot devote my life full-time towards. Again, thank you for all you have done for us mate. I greatly appreciate the time you've devoted for us. Cheers, Connor

Connor Querin

2023-12-04 21:23:20 +0000 UTC

Future topic suggestion 'Western Maneuver Warfare vs meatgrinder fixed warfare of Russia / Ukraine. It's obvious the Ukrainian leadership is not straying far from the wasteful tactics of Soviet doctrine. With all the Western / NATO equipment being seconded to UKR one would hope western doctrine could be infused with it. Maybe with some US Mil or NATO SMEs commentary. it's disappointing and costly to see NATO armored equipment frittered away as 'battle taxis' instead of being employed in the crushing breakthroughs it was created for.

Richard Ray

2023-12-03 00:38:20 +0000 UTC

First, thanks for all your great content. My question I would like you to give your opinion on is: Context: Norway has put some of their oil revenues into a fund currently valued at aprox $ 1 500 billion. As a totaly selfish approach I would argue that financing the Ukrainian victory would benefit the value of the fund, as the world economy will grow faster after the russian defeat. Goal: At latest the summer offencive of 2025 clear all Ukrainian territories of russians. Question: What would you consider the best use of 5% of the fund, and could it be enough to significantly influence the outcome of the war? ($ 75 billion used, and the only caviat is that none of it can be used inside Norway to ensure no more inflation. For equipment for attacks inside russia, they have to be sourced outside NATO, and investments inside Ukraine or in non NATO countries would be a possibility.)

Martin Svendsen

2023-11-28 10:11:59 +0000 UTC

When/If you go to a zoo what is the first animal you aim to see/what species do you aim to see

Tnavadxam

2023-11-27 13:02:50 +0000 UTC

What historical case study did the most to shape your view of defense economics? Also, lately I’ve been watching a lot of Warlockracy’s videos. Have you considered doing a video on the Russian information space as it relates to the war in Ukraine domestically?

Andrew Hoppe

2023-11-27 00:16:57 +0000 UTC

How do you manage to keep on posting such high quality content week after week? Do you have a team helping you with research? Take us through your work ethic on a weekly basis?

Traian Olinescu

2023-11-26 22:42:28 +0000 UTC

Why is the west so slow to provide Ukraine with gear? I get the impression that US and its allies could, if they wanted to, pave Ukraine in current-to-slightly-outdated military gear, and thereby settle this fight rather quickly. But they are not doing that, preferring to dribble out a slow stream of gear with all manner of excuses along the way. Why are they doing this?

Johan Larson

2023-11-26 19:52:51 +0000 UTC

Military economics video on the great emu army.

Luc Gierten

2023-11-26 16:02:00 +0000 UTC

I would love to know your workflow in terms of making a future looking schedule and what the "two week before release" time blocking works. You seem to have a narrative-like structure. How long do you spend researching to find that story, how long do you spend researching the topics to cover, research and confirming facts, polish, etc. I find your production rate and quality to be genuinely impressive and would like to find things I can do to learn and improve myself.

Meeka! The Above Average Dog

2023-11-26 15:32:12 +0000 UTC

With the recent elections in Slovakia and Netherlands, which countries do you see as weak links for supporting Ukraine? And what about surprising or understated strong links in terms of support for Ukraine?

JudoJoker

2023-11-24 14:02:34 +0000 UTC

I am curious about the bottlenecks in the ammo supply chain. The EU just abysmally failed in its promise to provide 1 million artillery shells to Ukraine. I read that there isn’t enough propellant. If true, what goes into propellant and who/what controls supply? Seems kind of relevant in our new artillery world.

Philipp

2023-11-24 09:55:37 +0000 UTC

Given you've been careful about anonymity, I'd be cautious about putting stuff up about yourself for the general public. One of the big advantages of anonymity is that you don't have (many) people saying "Oh, he's just a biased ". And any time someone refers to one of your posts, it will always be "this from says this..."

Sean

2023-11-24 06:02:18 +0000 UTC

Has there been a video you've done where, while doing research and production, you've either learned a lot, or were surprised by the facts?

Chris B

2023-11-23 16:19:12 +0000 UTC

What are the best Military Economics books out there? Not just books like "The Art of War" and "On War" that are about the military, but actually books about Military Economics.

Sam Fed

2023-11-23 09:01:12 +0000 UTC

Greetings. I’m wondering why you’ve shied away from the topic of Aussie defense economics and/or the AUKUS thing. Your work is well reasoned and thought provoking and I’d personally like to see that sort of disciplined analysis applied to other countries than just Russia/Ukraine. You’ve got a gift, being able to communicate this stuff in an understandable manner, and I’d be very interested in seeing that gift applied a bit more widely. Thanks for what you do. I’ve thought more about international issues since I started listening to the Perun channel than I have in the past 50 years. You’ve almost single-handedly rekindled my curiosity, and I thank you for it.

Thomas Brendel

2023-11-23 00:23:18 +0000 UTC

What books / other media can you suggest to learn more about defense economics, force design, strategy, and military theory? Are there journals, podcasts, and news sources that you find value in to stay informed on the topics that you cover?

Kaladin_10

2023-11-22 17:51:29 +0000 UTC

What made you decide to start making only defense economics videos instead of gaming videos?

Sebastian Rönnqvist

2023-11-22 16:42:31 +0000 UTC

Apart from the realization that thousands of people want to spend more than an hour each week watching power point slides about military procurement; what has been the biggest surprise about the success of these videos?

Seidmadr

2023-11-22 15:27:29 +0000 UTC

How about a topical question: Santa Claus: estimates for the budget, logistics and the required MIC (Elf-IC?) to keep Saint Nick in the skies each and every year. And, how would countries do in trying to replicate his efforts should he be incapacitated one year?

Brave Sir Roger

2023-11-22 14:29:14 +0000 UTC

Without revealing who you are or where you live. What is your background, what did you study and to which degree? Which career steps helped you to further your expertise in the topics we often hear you talk about?

Martin Moersch

2023-11-22 11:45:02 +0000 UTC

Hi Perun, I respect your anonymity, but something I have always wondered is what background you have that qualifies you. Kinda goes into checking my sources, and since Ive been with you from the very beginning (<10k subs I think), when I first saw your „No bling al basics“ Video, I kept questioning the quality of your Analysis. You must understand that your Channel, at that time mostly filled with Gaming Videos, didn't exactly ooze „Expert military analyst“ Vibes. Your success rate since and recommendations coming from Established sources in the Field has since built your reputation. But I am still wondering about the foundation that it is built on. So, without revealing who you are or where you live. What is your background, what did you study and to which degree? Which career steps helped you to further your expertise in the topics we often hear you talk about?

Martin Moersch

2023-11-22 11:44:16 +0000 UTC

Hi Perun, I respect your anonymity, but something I have always wondered is what background you have that qualifies you. Kinda goes into checking my sources, and since Ive been with you from the very beginning (<10k subs I think), when I first saw your „No bling al basics“ Video, I kept questioning the quality of your Analysis. You must understand that your Channel, at that time mostly filled with Gaming Videos, didn't exactly ooze „Expert military analyst“ Vibes. Your success rate since and recommendations coming from Established sources in the Field has since built your reputation. But I am still wondering about the foundation that it is built on. So, without revealing who you are or where you live. What is your background, what did you study and to which degree? Which career steps helped you to further your expertise in the topics we often hear you talk about?

Martin Moersch

2023-11-22 11:35:01 +0000 UTC

What's your research process for a video and what are your go to places for finding info?

Elijah Miller

2023-11-22 11:32:05 +0000 UTC

On a scale from 1-10 (1 is a Redback appearing at your BBQ and 10 is an Emu arriving at the same BBQ after the Redvback left and emptying out all your beer) how annoyed are you at the political western world for not supplying enough material in time? And a more personal one: From your videos I know that you have a Croatian background. How did you experience the Croatian war of independence and how much was your career choice influenced by this war?

Christof Schwarz

2023-11-22 10:46:16 +0000 UTC

Aside from fire fighting and disaster relief, it feels like it's mostly there just in case our allies want a hand.

Dyerz

2023-11-22 01:14:50 +0000 UTC

Even people in the CF don't know why the CF exists.

DokkababeCallMe

2023-11-21 23:47:33 +0000 UTC

Canadian military strategy and procurement! I feel like my fellow Canadians have a poor grasp on: A) why we have a military. B) the procurement needs of the military. C) why we don't need to measure up to the Americans. D) why it's important to keep up with international obligations. Living in a strategically significant country that's under essentially zero threat from the outside world is an interesting experience. I think it's led to ubiquitous confusion for Canadians about why we even have a military.

Dyerz

2023-11-19 15:07:28 +0000 UTC

Thinking big: I’d like to hear more about the contributions of the US and the NATO/allied countries in comparison to each other and to Russia/its allies. The numbers used will be clarified by your attempts at similar standards of valuation, like acquisition costs vs replacement costs where applicable. Also relation of cost to GDPs, et c. Maybe some about fraction of government expenditure and extent and cost of deficits incurred. Effects of war on GDP and domestic economic growth. Opine on battlefield efficacy, present and future costs of failure. It will be even better if it can be drawn to a conclusion that supports the expenditures for US and the West and can be explained to numbskulls, including our representatives in Congress and the mainstream media before the next election. 🇺🇸

Richard Dietzen

2023-11-19 01:52:21 +0000 UTC

He said on a video once that he has two degrees and one of them is economics and also that he spent far too much time at university (college in Australia) studying the eastern front in WW2 so I assume the other is history

Tetaredon

2023-11-18 11:09:13 +0000 UTC

I second anything regarding your recommended reading list.

Thatdude58

2023-11-17 20:55:31 +0000 UTC

Hi, every video is a treat, happy with the status quo, but not going to refuse an extra video.

Chiara Perazzolo

2023-11-15 15:30:58 +0000 UTC

What books do you have on your bookshelf that you’d recommend we read? These can be on any topic.

InfinitePlayer

2023-11-15 05:46:35 +0000 UTC

I wouldn’t mind this being a full episode with a visiting economist.

InfinitePlayer

2023-11-15 05:45:08 +0000 UTC

What is the current state of the Russian ruble in terms of its value against major currencies, and how is this reflecting the overall performance of the Russian economy?

InfinitePlayer

2023-11-15 05:43:52 +0000 UTC

I really don't care much whether something is exclusive to paid subscribers, since my main reason for supporting you is that I view you as such a valuable voice in the global conversation. You are very well-informed and have exceptionally high integrity in your attention to accuracy, balance and fairness. Somehow you also make dry subjects entertaining. As such, I would rather "let your light shine" as far and broad as possible. It is much needed in the current environment. That being said, videos on your background would be very informative and entertaining, but are not essential to the global conversation, if you would rather keep it to a closer knit group.

Scheraus

2023-11-14 16:57:02 +0000 UTC

Q: In the beginning of the war, there was an effort in which a lot of molotov cocktails were made by volunteers. Did molotov cocktails play any significant role at any stage of the war?

Erik

2023-11-14 10:57:30 +0000 UTC

There is a naval historian on YouTube who does question and answer sessions where all the questions are submitted ahead of time; "Drachinifel". He calls them "Drydock". In this way, it is live but you can choose which questions to answer and do the research ahead of time. I am curious what your academic and work background was. How did you get involved in defense economics. There can't be too many people out there with a CV like yours.

Mark

2023-11-13 20:52:32 +0000 UTC

Excellent idea. It would be good to know about your background, etc (in general, perhaps!).

Paul Haynes

2023-11-13 19:41:25 +0000 UTC

I dont see any reason to gatekeep the content here, I support the channel because I like what you do, release it on YT for sure.

Syrehn

2023-11-13 13:22:03 +0000 UTC

I would like to join my voice to those asking for a deeper "method" video: how you investigate issues, vet sources, draw conclusions and present them effectively.

Enrico Migliorini

2023-11-13 11:56:29 +0000 UTC

What games are you currently playing, if any? Chance of another vid on the gaming channel?

Minion

2023-11-13 10:11:09 +0000 UTC

Do a 100% Perun: A special on the history of military procurement. :)

Hannes Gerl

2023-11-13 08:24:59 +0000 UTC

I second this merch idea!

James Aartsen

2023-11-13 04:34:41 +0000 UTC

How has your success with these videos affected your personal and professional life? Do you worry about "being unmasked" to the internet? Does your employer know about your YouTube channel and if not, does that prospect worry you? Have you learned things creating these videos that translate into other parts of your life, and if so what are some key learnings you think could be useful to others?

Darren

2023-11-13 02:53:11 +0000 UTC

Yes, please. Your tools and methods, and some of the less obvious sources. How you assign confidence, in particular. I think a fair handful of your viewers are probably experts and great communicators in their own fields, doing their part to make the world a better place. (I am not there yet myself, but would like to be.) What you do is not just interesting, it is crucial.

Rbbbbb

2023-11-13 02:27:03 +0000 UTC

Interested in a masters class in your research process, how long it takes, and the general steps you take to build your research. Give an example of a specific sub-topic you researched and go into detail. You have some of the best researched videos on the net on a variety of topics that are outside your normal wheelhouse, and yet your videos are richly researched and very sound.

Jason Oppel

2023-11-13 02:05:42 +0000 UTC

An update from the video a year or so ago about how the Russians were mobilizing, equipping, and training their soldiers, and how the Ukrainians are doing now at manning, equipping and training new personnel today.

Holly Shaltz

2023-11-13 00:42:39 +0000 UTC

Historical perspective on battlefield stalemates and how they are broken, not restricted to just technology. WWI would be obvious to delve into, but with your background it would interesting to hear from other eras. Then connect back to the Ukraine (current) stalemate. FWIW, I don’t feel you need to provide anything extra- the value is already excellent.

James Gilmore

2023-11-13 00:11:07 +0000 UTC

I also like being able to put my two cents in on this platform as I choose not to have a Google account, but ideally it would be both.

Max Eliaser

2023-11-12 23:48:19 +0000 UTC

I"m with @John McArthy and @M T Seven: provided you can keep things to a level-headed level ( a quality most of your fans seem to demonstrate) , an open Q&A session on YT could be really useful.

Beth

2023-11-12 23:42:28 +0000 UTC

Are there any chances of more gaming uploads in the near future?

Dominic Jarman

2023-11-12 23:38:03 +0000 UTC

How do we interpret the apparently horrific loss ratio suffered by the Russians through this conflict? Is this superior opsec & communications on the Ukrainian side or is this real? Or somewhere in between?

Max Eliaser

2023-11-12 22:43:32 +0000 UTC

How has the research you've done for the channel shaped your views and challenged your expectations? Has it changed your mind on anything? And what do you think you understand that you wouldn't have understood without the channel?

Max Eliaser

2023-11-12 22:41:29 +0000 UTC

Would like to see a segment on war crimes and the rules of war . How and why the international rules of war were created . The Geneva convention ,ectra. Just my suggestion , thanks for your weekly articles , they are great .

James Power

2023-11-12 22:27:37 +0000 UTC

After a quick fact check it is 5 subs around here that made the local news. USS Delaware,San Juan,New Mexico,Georgia and John Warner..

John Doe

2023-11-12 21:56:22 +0000 UTC

It's too late for me (I'm over 40) but maybe a short 10-15 min video for younger people on how they can get into this sort of field if they want to? I get a lot of school aged kids asking me how to become an Engineer for example.

Andrew Maltby

2023-11-12 21:49:57 +0000 UTC

I follow Drachinifel, the naval historian on YouTube, and I enjoy his weekly Q&A sessions as much as or more than the regular content. Not trying to suggest you do Q&A weekly; Drachinifel does YouTube for a living, and you seem to have a day job (and another channel) - which leaves me wondering, do you ever sleep?

John McCarthy

2023-11-12 21:13:38 +0000 UTC

I think that if the type of content fits well enough with the typical Youtube fair, post it there. If it has a distinct enough feeling, it may be best to post it here.

M. T. Seven

2023-11-12 21:02:03 +0000 UTC

G'day Perun! I'm curious about your educational background. How did you get to where you are today? I assume you went to college so what was your major?

alexander gaitan

2023-11-12 20:45:45 +0000 UTC

What is your background, education and experience, if this is not too personal or indiscreet. And a truly monster topic, probably requiring a book is a description and your evaluation of the reach, scope and effects both locally and internationally of the US Military presence presently deployed worldwide. Is it of benefit to the United States? I have guessed that you are part of planning staff for the Australian military. Or perhaps a professor at a staff / war college. Both of which might call for your discretion when discussing why you are so well prepared for the work you do here.

Erica Peterson

2023-11-12 20:42:07 +0000 UTC

Hi Perun, great content (both on the defence and the gaming side). How do countries evolve their goals, doctrine, and force structure in response to threats or changing circumstances? How do they do it successfully, within the constraints of limited time, a limited domestic DIB, or limited defence budgets? What are the pitfalls to avoid?

Peter Sahui

2023-11-12 20:26:49 +0000 UTC

Would you mind making a source-gathering analysis of those sources and how that turns into an hour-long PowerPoint? I am not asking to make Perun 2.0. That's way too much work for me, but I'm curious about behind-the-scenes.

JackPlague

2023-11-12 20:19:28 +0000 UTC

We don't see much drone imagery footage from the Russian side that seems to come from DJI quadcopters. Is it so that DJI does not ship to Russia, while we otherwise see China invading the Russia's car market or is it only because, as usual, the Russian military keeps most of their things secret?

Kildir

2023-11-12 20:10:46 +0000 UTC

It might be the stuff you cant talk about but l’m interested in your background? Military experience, apparent defence procurement work, defence industry work, or how have you built up your deep knowledge in this area? Also how do you do your background research for an episode?

Johan Palmen

2023-11-12 20:07:06 +0000 UTC

Special Operation Forces(SOF) and the intelligence services role, and how they differ from what the western militaries have been doing for the past 20 years.

Bertram

2023-11-12 20:06:54 +0000 UTC

How has Ukraine's use of naval drones impacted ship defense thinking/doctrine for various navies around the world compared to current missile defenses?

Ol Retired Fed

2023-11-12 19:49:45 +0000 UTC

How will militaries defend against 10k+ unit drone swarms? I suspect that the defenses themselves will become inexpensive and highly effective to the extent that cheapo offensive drones don't yield value... I'm just not clear on the shape that the defenses will take.

brian webster

2023-11-12 19:45:41 +0000 UTC

For the subscriber video - please pick a short topic and pack it with as much humor and puns as possible.

Ivan Dimitrov

2023-11-12 19:40:48 +0000 UTC

One of my favourite parts of your videos is the humour. It catches me off guard each time. Do you have comedic hero's? Or is it as I see, growing up sarcastic in Australia

Aaron Wilson

2023-11-12 19:35:30 +0000 UTC

One thing I would like, and I'm sorry if I've missed it, is a few book recommendations. Is there a defence economics 101? Or just military theory 101? Anders Puck Nielsen just came out with a book, though it's only in Danish right now.

T.F.S.

2023-11-12 19:30:13 +0000 UTC

Make it available to everyone.

Jan Narkiewicz

2023-11-12 19:24:37 +0000 UTC

I don't think you need to do a Q&A as you do enough but since it seems popular. Question: The Military industrial complex has been the bogeyman over in the US since the Eisenhower administration but coming from someone who works in the industry do you think it's growth and power is a real threat and has to much power in democratically elected governments? Or is the threat and even the idea of one large Military Industrial complex having too much power is a bit of a myth? If it is true is there any ideas you have of reform? Might be a bit to philosophical and broad of a question but either way thank you for the vids. You changed my view in how I view money and the military

LeaderTitan

2023-11-12 19:18:24 +0000 UTC

Did you ever have any crossroads in your life, where the alternate paths would have led you to a very different place with regards to your education and professional skillset? e.g. is there a world where Perun is impressing people at parties with art history instead of defense economics?

UnambiguousHandle

2023-11-12 18:53:39 +0000 UTC

I always wondered „why now?“ Like why wait for Trump to be gone why dont wait longer to see if there is a way of doung it during US elections etc.

Martin Moersch

2023-11-12 18:47:08 +0000 UTC

I wouldn't be surprised to see Putin using a tactical nuke to drive home a point, since his nuclear sabre rattling has been so useful in constraining the West's response to his aggression in Ukraine - the "bed-wetters in DC" (see https://thespectator.com/podcast/bidens-middle-east-approach-and-is-he-in-trouble-at-home/) would probably unconditionally surrender NATO and the US if that were to happen...

Hudson Luce

2023-11-12 18:26:29 +0000 UTC

Maybe if the video is restricted rather than on YT you would be able to share a little more with us, particularly why YT demonetised your IDF video. That was bizarre and grossly unfair.

ROGER STEMP

2023-11-12 18:22:43 +0000 UTC

Considering your way of working, the kind of sources you use, specific expertise etc., do you think you would you be able to cover historical periods/countries: Napoleonic wars, Rome/Cathargo, crimea war, etc.

Tobias Höffken

2023-11-12 18:18:54 +0000 UTC

What do you think personally about the NATO 2% target?

Tobias Höffken

2023-11-12 18:13:45 +0000 UTC

I would be interested in what role you think robotics will play in military industry in the next hypothetical peer conflict. I know robots can build cars but can they build artillery, tanks, planes, drones etc.

Stefanie Butts

2023-11-12 18:06:12 +0000 UTC

I'd be interested in hearing your take on the difference in requirements between a military trying to go from regional to super-regional and then that of the already super-regional military trying to contain it and prevent that expansion. Alternatively, the role of strategic messaging in the lead up to conflicts would be a fascinating topic. This may amuse you but as was heard in the office "In Perun we trust, all others check NGIC." If you ever do merch, toss that on a shirt.

Haji_Bob

2023-11-12 17:45:14 +0000 UTC

Q: In your opinion, should nations do better to justify/educate the public regarding defense economics and budgeting to combat disiniformation regarding the use of resources, how military aid works, etc ?

srikar nekkanti

2023-11-12 17:27:16 +0000 UTC

What, in your opinion, is the most 'non-credible' procurement that has actually happened from end to end?

SPRNinja

2023-11-12 17:15:22 +0000 UTC

I think keeping yourself as anonymous as possible is critically important. There was a bit of a slip in one of your videos a while back and I would hate for any increase in triangulation. Lots of folks do videos on YT processes, and your R&D methods are secret sauce. I suggest to keep it that way. Cheers!

DeeDub

2023-11-12 17:11:23 +0000 UTC

If this is an AMA and you don’t mind silly stuff - do you like the R34s that people on NCD made of you?

aggro

2023-11-12 17:08:31 +0000 UTC

This might be a very niche topic, Regarding your conversation with A.P. Nielsen, did you talk about the strategic goals in the North Atlantic? And more so the military buildup there. I know it is not his speciality, but he probably knows more than the common man, being an officer in the Kingdom of Denmark. Just curious since i live in the Faroe Islands, and these last couple of years, we have had 2 US Destroyers (First official visit), 2 nuclear subs(1 crew change and 1 med evac to the local hospital) and a bunch of convoy exercises with various european countries. Before this nothing ever happend. Seems like alot is going very fast. Even had a USAF C130 doing a very low flyby through the fjords, like powerlines low, 3 months ago.

John Doe

2023-11-12 17:04:00 +0000 UTC

Hi, thank you for the Q&A! I've long been curious of the role and value of tactical nuclear weapons on the modern battlefield. Anti-ship and ASW jump out as the most obvious applications, but if you don't mind giving some pointers/doctrine documents to some more, I'd be fascinated to read them. Are they worth producing to augment conventional forces in the 21st century? PS.: I've been severely overworked, but some Hungarian subtitles are in the works.

Gabe

2023-11-12 16:38:42 +0000 UTC

I would love it if you shared some more about your day to day job and how you have the knowledge you share with us. Obviously, as you said, you can't share everything be it because it's secret or because you don't want to for whatever reason but it's still would be cool.

AvakùmaMorgoth

2023-11-12 16:06:01 +0000 UTC

Q: How much do you rely on your own knowledge/what you personally can find, as opposed to asking people you know about the topic and having them help you orient yourself in it. Basically what is the magnitude of human networking behind your work (of course doesn't have to be specific due to privacy)

Michal Číhala

2023-11-12 16:05:17 +0000 UTC

Still not sure if Drach shares our 24-hour clock, the man seems to make so many good quality videos my backlog is enormous.

Johan Molendijk

2023-11-12 16:02:34 +0000 UTC

While I would be fascinated to learn something about your creative processes and methods, I honestly feel that I get more than my monies worth as things stand. You are rocking two resource intensive web channels and a day job. If you have spare time then just chill.

William Comars

2023-11-12 15:34:43 +0000 UTC

As someone who is very particular about privacy myself, I can't see this helping any. If you do this, just be prepared to toss about half the questions. Maybe you think you'll have to reveal yourself anyway at some point in order to take advantage of new opportunities (collabs, panels etc). Then it's fine I guess.

Roffel

2023-11-12 15:34:43 +0000 UTC

What makes you think it has to be a short video?

James Calum

2023-11-12 15:23:15 +0000 UTC

I would really love an “Ask Perun” segment. I don’t really care if it is released on YT only here.

Martin Seeger

2023-11-12 15:22:15 +0000 UTC

I'd love to learn more about your process. You've been putting out well researched hour+ long videos every week for almost 2 years now and I'm really curious how you maintain that. How many projects do you have in progress at any given time? How long does it take to make an individual video?

Deviant

2023-11-12 15:16:50 +0000 UTC

So this is Perun so short means 40 minutes. The only reason I voted for posting it only on Patreon was because I prefer short to very short.

Charles Edward Richardson

2023-11-12 15:09:05 +0000 UTC

Beyond earth: With the potential conquest of the Moon and beyond around the corner, how are space powers planning for ”a place in the sun”?

Mattias Allring

2023-11-12 15:03:55 +0000 UTC

We’ve heard tantalizing bits of your family history. As someone whose family meandered from Odessa and Poltava to Vladivostok, then Harbin and on to Australia I’d be interested in your family’s peregrinations.

Annag Chandler

2023-11-12 15:03:18 +0000 UTC

The subscribers are an elite group that care enough to support you and they respect your keen analytical mind and they could well make valuable contributions/insights - so do that and assess it. Based on this assessment you can make it a regular thing to do monthly?

bill jackson

2023-11-12 14:54:04 +0000 UTC

The family tree of defensive strategies: What countries belongs to what branches, what branches have died out and what new shoots do you see spire?

Mattias Allring

2023-11-12 14:52:37 +0000 UTC

What is your general academic/professional background? Understand that you can't be very specific in this regard, but a general description would be incredibly interesting!

Edt

2023-11-12 14:47:40 +0000 UTC

Only if you think it makes sense/there is data, but what about flipping the coin and looking at countries that have foreign aid infrastructure dedicated toward international emergencies? I'm thinking hospital ships, portable infrastructure, logistics, etc. Instead of looking at all the sticks used to pursue international interests, what about the carrots? It's harder to gauge the impact of diplomacy but I can't recall anyone really talking about it past a few camera shots of people with thank you signs in the short term. Does it have a social impact? I haven't seen examples/data. I've thought for a while that having an emergency aid system would actually be a valuable diplomatic tool.

dreamcoyote

2023-11-12 14:44:03 +0000 UTC

China vs. Siberia. With Russia a weakned pariah state, would not a expansion north be a more pragmatic direction for China, than crossing the Taiwan strait?

Mattias Allring

2023-11-12 14:43:15 +0000 UTC

I would like to have a revisit points where you have made predictions even lightly and if they have held true That said I just like what you do and keeping your work life balance is more important than content

Ian Garrett

2023-11-12 14:28:09 +0000 UTC

Will you ever do a video focused on a historical time period? I understand you're more focused on the present, but I'd love to see your expertise applied to for example giving your opinions on the differences in logistics for the various armies of WW2. Love your content, don't overwork yourself!

Moorbote

2023-11-12 14:24:58 +0000 UTC

You definitely don't owe us anything, but I figure you wouldn't have asked if you didn't pretty much want to do it. Question: how much do you rely on open source intelligence for your analysis? How much analysis could your parent / grandparent / great grandparent have done for previous wars?

Steve Hutton

2023-11-12 14:19:36 +0000 UTC

Why do you think the history of many Slavic peoples is such a cursed one?

Indrek Kivirik

2023-11-12 14:09:28 +0000 UTC

I think we get plenty of value for money already. You should maintain what privacy you can

Christopher Roberts

2023-11-12 14:06:33 +0000 UTC

I know Drachinifel does 3 hour plus Q&A videos routinely. His goal is to answer the very narrow questions that pertain to warships (historic) but he also refuses to do the same for modern systems since by definition it is not possible to answer questions with certainty. For modern applications there is a danger of speaking to specifics that are to some degree classified. However, your treatment from an economics view has great value since that typically cuts through the nonsense. So yes, do it.

Neil O'Matic

2023-11-12 14:03:50 +0000 UTC

If you were to make this you might as well put it on YT but the hard work you put into this shows - no pressure to make extra content!

Philip

2023-11-12 14:01:06 +0000 UTC

Could do a mid week supplement. “Questions I want to address that relate to future videos that I want to answer now” sort of thing.

Michael Walker

2023-11-12 14:01:00 +0000 UTC

Personally, I don’t think you need to do a Get to know Perun-video. I think you are sleep-deprived enough as it is. I love your content without the need for a peek behind the curtain.

Johan Molendijk

2023-11-12 13:58:44 +0000 UTC

That would be pretty awesome whatever you do, maybe you could make a discord server and run simulated war games on Ukraine or other situations. That would be fun

Harold Rackin

2023-11-12 13:57:00 +0000 UTC

This. This would be a fascinating deep dive.

Harold Rackin

2023-11-12 13:56:11 +0000 UTC

Is there a topic on a fictional entity that you think you could apply your Powerpoint presentation format to?

DuckHunter

2023-11-12 13:56:09 +0000 UTC

I would actually like a long video, if possible. One of your strengths is the ability to dive deep. I call you The Economist of the war. One of the questions would be, if you were King of the Western World, how would you handle the defense economics? Were would you start, what the next steps would be, etc.

Arun Lal

2023-11-12 13:54:43 +0000 UTC

How do you do this format so well? The All Bling No Basics video seemed to be very well done for someone doing a serious format for the first time. Is this how you present topics in your day job? Willingly sitting through hour long PowerPoints is not something I'd ever do, yet here I am, along with hundreds of thousands of others.

qbNone

2023-11-12 13:54:21 +0000 UTC

What Mathijs said! I appreciate your desire to give greater value for money, but I already consider that I’m getting excellent value for money. Still, if you are so inclined to do an extra video, go for it!

Joe Trouba

2023-11-12 13:53:03 +0000 UTC

How do you keep this content from disturbing your interactions with non-defense people? That is, has this work, coverage, content changed your view of humanity?

Gil Grimes

2023-11-12 13:52:23 +0000 UTC

I would say that you shouldn't feel that you need to share (your content is compelling all by itself) but if you do, share on YT, not inside a walled garden.

Alan Dean

2023-11-12 13:52:17 +0000 UTC

Would love a deep dive on land mines

Powernap

2023-11-12 13:51:21 +0000 UTC

I would watch it, but I don't know what to ask. Also, Im a member for what you do, and I don't expect extras for that support.

Mathijs Heideveld

2023-11-12 13:51:03 +0000 UTC

Love this idea…

Gil Grimes

2023-11-12 13:50:59 +0000 UTC

What's your guilty pleasure topic you would like to make a video about or in general and why?

Colm Corbec

2023-11-12 13:49:19 +0000 UTC

Doing an "Ask Perun" segment?

Comments

Can we expect dominions 6 epic battles on the gaming channel? :)

Your content is so good, I am concerned that pushing for that next extra step will exhaust you and over time affect your quality of life. I’d rather you enjoy your success and get appropriate rest so you can sustain the quality of the product.

You should only do it if you feel like doing it. If not you should relax and play some games instead.

I think he covered this topic in two past videos. One about airpower and another about Ukraine's southern offensive last year. See also his videos on the Helicopter and MANPADS. Heck, just watch them, they are brilliant. Trying to help.

I guess this is too late, but I figured I would ask anyways. As a defense economist, how can and should countries deal with recruit issues. Obesity and low birth rates seem to be problems for future my militaries.

Hi! I hope you see this :) Can you do an analysis or explanation of why they're fighting in trenches? This seems so antiquated... so WW1. I understand that Ukraine doesn't really have an air force, but doesn't Russia have a decent air force that would prevent such a thing?

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Considering your interest in both military history and in logistics, do have any plans to cover wars that have already concluded? Such as U.S. supply efforts in korea, the failure of german logistics on the eastern front, or even the marvel that was the logistics of the roman republic/empire.

I have always wanted to know how the drones identify a longitude and latitude of a target that may be 300 feet below them and 400 feet away from them, then relay that info to UK for targeting.Thanx! ps.. anyone can answer this.

Do you enjoy Mowing the Grass?

When/If you go to a zoo what is the first animal you aim to see/what species do you aim to see

What historical case study did the most to shape your view of defense economics? Also, lately I’ve been watching a lot of Warlockracy’s videos. Have you considered doing a video on the Russian information space as it relates to the war in Ukraine domestically?

How do you manage to keep on posting such high quality content week after week? Do you have a team helping you with research? Take us through your work ethic on a weekly basis?

Military economics video on the great emu army.

With the recent elections in Slovakia and Netherlands, which countries do you see as weak links for supporting Ukraine? And what about surprising or understated strong links in terms of support for Ukraine?

Has there been a video you've done where, while doing research and production, you've either learned a lot, or were surprised by the facts?

What are the best Military Economics books out there? Not just books like "The Art of War" and "On War" that are about the military, but actually books about Military Economics.

What books / other media can you suggest to learn more about defense economics, force design, strategy, and military theory? Are there journals, podcasts, and news sources that you find value in to stay informed on the topics that you cover?

What made you decide to start making only defense economics videos instead of gaming videos?

Apart from the realization that thousands of people want to spend more than an hour each week watching power point slides about military procurement; what has been the biggest surprise about the success of these videos?

How about a topical question: Santa Claus: estimates for the budget, logistics and the required MIC (Elf-IC?) to keep Saint Nick in the skies each and every year. And, how would countries do in trying to replicate his efforts should he be incapacitated one year?

Without revealing who you are or where you live. What is your background, what did you study and to which degree? Which career steps helped you to further your expertise in the topics we often hear you talk about?

What's your research process for a video and what are your go to places for finding info?

Aside from fire fighting and disaster relief, it feels like it's mostly there just in case our allies want a hand.

Even people in the CF don't know why the CF exists.

He said on a video once that he has two degrees and one of them is economics and also that he spent far too much time at university (college in Australia) studying the eastern front in WW2 so I assume the other is history

I second anything regarding your recommended reading list.

Hi, every video is a treat, happy with the status quo, but not going to refuse an extra video.

What books do you have on your bookshelf that you’d recommend we read? These can be on any topic.

I wouldn’t mind this being a full episode with a visiting economist.

What is the current state of the Russian ruble in terms of its value against major currencies, and how is this reflecting the overall performance of the Russian economy?

Q: In the beginning of the war, there was an effort in which a lot of molotov cocktails were made by volunteers. Did molotov cocktails play any significant role at any stage of the war?

Excellent idea. It would be good to know about your background, etc (in general, perhaps!).

I dont see any reason to gatekeep the content here, I support the channel because I like what you do, release it on YT for sure.

I would like to join my voice to those asking for a deeper "method" video: how you investigate issues, vet sources, draw conclusions and present them effectively.

What games are you currently playing, if any? Chance of another vid on the gaming channel?

Do a 100% Perun: A special on the history of military procurement. :)

I second this merch idea!

An update from the video a year or so ago about how the Russians were mobilizing, equipping, and training their soldiers, and how the Ukrainians are doing now at manning, equipping and training new personnel today.

I also like being able to put my two cents in on this platform as I choose not to have a Google account, but ideally it would be both.

I"m with @John McArthy and @M T Seven: provided you can keep things to a level-headed level ( a quality most of your fans seem to demonstrate) , an open Q&A session on YT could be really useful.

Are there any chances of more gaming uploads in the near future?

How do we interpret the apparently horrific loss ratio suffered by the Russians through this conflict? Is this superior opsec & communications on the Ukrainian side or is this real? Or somewhere in between?

How has the research you've done for the channel shaped your views and challenged your expectations? Has it changed your mind on anything? And what do you think you understand that you wouldn't have understood without the channel?

Would like to see a segment on war crimes and the rules of war . How and why the international rules of war were created . The Geneva convention ,ectra. Just my suggestion , thanks for your weekly articles , they are great .

After a quick fact check it is 5 subs around here that made the local news. USS Delaware,San Juan,New Mexico,Georgia and John Warner..

It's too late for me (I'm over 40) but maybe a short 10-15 min video for younger people on how they can get into this sort of field if they want to? I get a lot of school aged kids asking me how to become an Engineer for example.

I think that if the type of content fits well enough with the typical Youtube fair, post it there. If it has a distinct enough feeling, it may be best to post it here.

G'day Perun! I'm curious about your educational background. How did you get to where you are today? I assume you went to college so what was your major?

Would you mind making a source-gathering analysis of those sources and how that turns into an hour-long PowerPoint? I am not asking to make Perun 2.0. That's way too much work for me, but I'm curious about behind-the-scenes.

We don't see much drone imagery footage from the Russian side that seems to come from DJI quadcopters. Is it so that DJI does not ship to Russia, while we otherwise see China invading the Russia's car market or is it only because, as usual, the Russian military keeps most of their things secret?

It might be the stuff you cant talk about but l’m interested in your background? Military experience, apparent defence procurement work, defence industry work, or how have you built up your deep knowledge in this area? Also how do you do your background research for an episode?

Special Operation Forces(SOF) and the intelligence services role, and how they differ from what the western militaries have been doing for the past 20 years.

How has Ukraine's use of naval drones impacted ship defense thinking/doctrine for various navies around the world compared to current missile defenses?

How will militaries defend against 10k+ unit drone swarms? I suspect that the defenses themselves will become inexpensive and highly effective to the extent that cheapo offensive drones don't yield value... I'm just not clear on the shape that the defenses will take.

For the subscriber video - please pick a short topic and pack it with as much humor and puns as possible.

One of my favourite parts of your videos is the humour. It catches me off guard each time. Do you have comedic hero's? Or is it as I see, growing up sarcastic in Australia

One thing I would like, and I'm sorry if I've missed it, is a few book recommendations. Is there a defence economics 101? Or just military theory 101? Anders Puck Nielsen just came out with a book, though it's only in Danish right now.

Make it available to everyone.

Did you ever have any crossroads in your life, where the alternate paths would have led you to a very different place with regards to your education and professional skillset? e.g. is there a world where Perun is impressing people at parties with art history instead of defense economics?

I always wondered „why now?“ Like why wait for Trump to be gone why dont wait longer to see if there is a way of doung it during US elections etc.

Maybe if the video is restricted rather than on YT you would be able to share a little more with us, particularly why YT demonetised your IDF video. That was bizarre and grossly unfair.

Considering your way of working, the kind of sources you use, specific expertise etc., do you think you would you be able to cover historical periods/countries: Napoleonic wars, Rome/Cathargo, crimea war, etc.

What do you think personally about the NATO 2% target?

I would be interested in what role you think robotics will play in military industry in the next hypothetical peer conflict. I know robots can build cars but can they build artillery, tanks, planes, drones etc.

Q: In your opinion, should nations do better to justify/educate the public regarding defense economics and budgeting to combat disiniformation regarding the use of resources, how military aid works, etc ?

What, in your opinion, is the most 'non-credible' procurement that has actually happened from end to end?

If this is an AMA and you don’t mind silly stuff - do you like the R34s that people on NCD made of you?

I would love it if you shared some more about your day to day job and how you have the knowledge you share with us. Obviously, as you said, you can't share everything be it because it's secret or because you don't want to for whatever reason but it's still would be cool.

Still not sure if Drach shares our 24-hour clock, the man seems to make so many good quality videos my backlog is enormous.

While I would be fascinated to learn something about your creative processes and methods, I honestly feel that I get more than my monies worth as things stand. You are rocking two resource intensive web channels and a day job. If you have spare time then just chill.

What makes you think it has to be a short video?

I would really love an “Ask Perun” segment. I don’t really care if it is released on YT only here.

I'd love to learn more about your process. You've been putting out well researched hour+ long videos every week for almost 2 years now and I'm really curious how you maintain that. How many projects do you have in progress at any given time? How long does it take to make an individual video?

So this is Perun so short means 40 minutes. The only reason I voted for posting it only on Patreon was because I prefer short to very short.

Beyond earth: With the potential conquest of the Moon and beyond around the corner, how are space powers planning for ”a place in the sun”?

We’ve heard tantalizing bits of your family history. As someone whose family meandered from Odessa and Poltava to Vladivostok, then Harbin and on to Australia I’d be interested in your family’s peregrinations.

The subscribers are an elite group that care enough to support you and they respect your keen analytical mind and they could well make valuable contributions/insights - so do that and assess it. Based on this assessment you can make it a regular thing to do monthly?