I can easily explain why we struggle in Britain to get new blood in The army: The money is not that great. The conditions aren't very good. (soldiers often buy their own kit) If they leave, they're basically abandoned. You'd be better off working in a factory, packing vegetables.

I think a major component you missed in the resistance to conscription, is that there is little belief that the government and military actually has our best interests anymore. Housing is increasingly unaffordable across the west, everything is more expensive, while the middle class is shrinking, and the wealth divide grows. And many of us still remember Iraq and Afghanistan. Many would argue their country hasn't had a "necessary" war in their lifetime.

Governments doing the *surprised Pikachu face when the young they've been screwing over since birth don't want to fight.

"It's an international game of poker and everyone is cheating..." -Beau of the Fifth Column

0:00 - Chapter 1 - Israel & iran drawdown 15:15 - Chapter 2 - Hait's new government takes over a nation in meltdown 23:25 - Chapter 3 - Conscription in returning to europe 32:15 - Chapter 4 - Myanmar update 39:05 - Chapter 5 - Drills in the south china sea

Why fight for a country that doesn't care about their young people? I'm not in that age bracket, a little older for conscription. But I can certainly understand why young people feel that way, they have little positive outlook for their future, Government that don't care, housing is ridiculous, wars breaking out everywhere and a handful of mega-monopolies controlling a ungodly amount of wealth and power. Give them something worth fighting for and their outlook might change.

The VHS filter is not needed. Its distracting.

Hi Simon, great video as always! Just a little bit of feedback: i dont think this "retro effect" when you are on screen works well. In my opinion it distracts from the serious and often horrifying topics and takes a little bit of "seriousness" away from the video

Whats with the "old timey movie" filter on simon?

What the actual duck is up with that 1950s flickering screen filter. No no no.

You’re telling me young men don’t wanna die gruesome deaths in foreign wars if given the choice?

"Scandinavian countries has a long history of defending it self" Sweden: ... yes

Not loving the "Olde tyme" film grain filter, is that new? Otherwise excellent as always. Thanks to everyone involved (even the filter person)

Perfect timing. Just ensconced into bed and about to browse my newsfeed and the latest Warographics drops! Awesome. 👍

Women in Denmark do NOT get conscripted as it stands right now (But that is set to change very soon). However they have the option to volunteer. Basically in Denmark you go to a military base to check your physical health and mental abilities. If you pass, you draw a random number that decide if you are drafted or not. If you draw a non-draft number, you have the option to just volunteer (as I did). If you do draw a draft number, but REALLY cannot get yourself to go through the training, then there is different option in government jobs. Though it is somewhat looked down upon

I really like your videos but this filter you are using on this video is a bit annoying. Thanks for uploading. Have a wonderful day!

Great video content, terrible filter. Sorry to say, still liked the vid for the algorithm though!

Politicians ignored the constant vigilance and maintenance of a great military and now the young will pay the price. Tale old as time

When its a common theme in rich corporate countries that they are not willing to take care of you and do things against your best interest, why would you ever consider protecting them?

Great bit. Unnecessary filter though 😅

I'm curious if the survey about willingness to serve in defense of your country specified if it was actually a defensive war (literally defending home territory) vs "defending" your nation via attacking someone else (or could be deployed to do so). If the survey question didn't put a hard line between those two scenarios, I suspect it significantly brings down the numbers.

I'm very grateful for this channel, so much happening in the world that doesn't get covered by main stream "news" in the Netherlands ... Keep up the great work ❤

Monday morning Situation Room 🎉 despite the news always being…. Awful… the actual video has become an awesome part of my week!

Nationalism being kind of taboo isn't helping your recruitment problems. You really do have to love your country and have pride to fight for it.

As a young American I'd like to give my thoughts on why young folks don't want to join the military. We grew up during the Iraq war and Afghanistan. We saw people we knew come back with missing limbs or not come back at all. And for what? What was the point? Oil and geopolitics? We don't want to kill and die to enrich the military industrial complex. However I will say if there was an actual threat to our country and homes, many would be willing to fight. We just know that our military hasn't been working for our benefit for decades. I fully respect all those who fought and served in the military, this is a critique of those in charge, not those who serve.

In regards to the compulsory service. The reality is that people don't see a future in the military. The wages are incredibly low, The treatment isn't great, and successive governments have shown their incompetence at managing the military and their lack of support to those who have left. In the UK for example. Our military is woefully underfunded, its equipment is ageing. The government have shown a tendency to follow the US into entirely unnecessary wars in Afghanistan. And now soldiers sit homeless on the streets with multiple mental health issues and addictions as a result. Pay has not kept pace with the cost of living in the slightest and soldiers are not allowed to form any kind of union to campaign for better pay. If the last 10 years are anything to go by, Why would you want to join? The solution to poor troop recruitment numbers... better pay and conditions and support for those remaining in and leaving the service. In the UK trying to reinstate conscription or mandatory service would be a political dead end, Any government proposing the idea, would not only be unsuccessful, they would also experience massive campaigns against them from both sides of the political spectrum. as they would be actively harming children's future goals and capabilities by denying them the ability to work in far more lucrative careers and education. delaying them from higher end jobs in an already difficult economic climate.

Another great video. Thanks for keeping us informed

Thanks for another good video Simon! I think the issue with military service for me, with the gift of hind sight, is that out in the work world there are tons of incompetent leaders who make bad calls and are on a constant power trip. The military has this issue I believe too, and a lot of people are just not interested in listening to bad leaders, and bad policies. I think the discipline would be worth the experience, but i don't see the military as a career unless you manage to find a good unit with good leadership. Pay is also a big issue i know for quite a few folks, especially nowadays. I figure that also the terrible public image a lot of modern governments have/ how terrible they are these days, does not help. No one wants to sign up to die for rich folks and politicians who will never sacrifice anything for those that fight for them.

@Warographics You have a repeating part at 6:00 min in.

They Could try to use an extremely drastic approach and possibly pay a competitive wage for risking to lose everything...just a thought to try.

My friend is a migrant in Netherlands I asked for him would he serve in military if he’s drafted he said yes that’s the country worth fight for. He loves Netherlands.

I Cant Even Lie Personally I Can Listen To You Talk For Decades I Just Found Your Channel A Couple Months Ago And Now I'm Addicted💯😁

4:38 am PST time drop? An interesting time for upload I am here for it lol. Always hear for the great videos!!!

Hard to believe that people wouldn't want to go to war for unpopular and /or unelected leaders, inthrall to faceless corporate entities.

Please keep up the good work!

9 min after posting. Its like you knew I had something to do this morning but will have to wait 45 minutes now

The old movie filter is horrible

Finally when it comes to this topic you and your writers did well

Chapters for those who want them: 00:00 - 15:07 - Iran and Israel updates after recent conflicts. 15:08 - 23:24 - Haiti's transitional council is sworn in, what now? 23:25 - 32:14 - Conscription, should it return to Europe? 32:15 - 39:02 - Myanmar Civil war update. 39:03 - 43:53 - Allied drills in the South China Sea. Tensions continue to rise.

Great Update

In Finland you can also do 13 months of civil service instead of the conscription. Three options actually: 1. Army for 6-12 months * Can be pacifist (I do not want to touch guns) though uncommon. 2. Civil service 13 months 3. Prison, usually ankle monitor at home for 3 months + some sorta criminal record The statistic probably check out though as pretty much everybody does the option 1.

maybe more people would be willing to serve and defend their country if the management of the country didnt screw them over at every turn :)))

Great video / analysis rather like a grand global game of chess. And I just love the border screen looks like an old TV set! 🤓😁😎🍻

Love the videos.

Thanks!

Denmark doesn't conscript women - they are still recruited entirely on a volunteer basis. There is a strong push to change that as a process of military reforms, but it hasn't been implemented, nor is it certain that it will be. And when you take Bornholm into consideration, Russia isn't _that_ far away. Also, Finland is Nordic, not Scandinavian

Good work.

Cooking breakfast. Thanks Simon

I am starting to suspect that Simon is some form of AI due to how many videos are being pumped out daily.

The amount of speculation shortly after the attack led to so much misinformation being copied over and over again in the news. I remember reading that the drones were launched from within Iranian borders, which turned out to be false. I'm glad channels like this exist that at least attempt to stay close to the facts.

Right on discord schedule 🤙🏼

Please include sources in description! Love your work but always need to double check things these days!

😮 i'm so excited when i see a warographics vid from the situation room! My 40min toilet break is fully warranted now 😂

News outlets: "Why does nobody want to be in the military?!" Everyone: (gestures vaguely to the alarming rates of intimate violence, as well as this newfangled survival tactic of "not wanting to get shot")

Great content as always! But I’m not really sure about the vignette effect applied to Simon’s camera shots. Personally I feel like it sent a more sharp message when it didn’t look like a 30’s movie. Just some feedback.

I can’t stop watching this

The beard is looking so good!

6:09 duplicate

Another awesome video, you're a legend Simon 👍🏼

Wow, caught this one pretty quick

I didnt even notice the filter until the comments

Good to see that everyone is being reasonable and level-headed.

This weekly roundup segment needs a name.

26:00 Finland also has the same system as Austria

They're not less likely to fight for their countries if they're richer. They're less likely to fight for their countries if they're not really their countries anymore. The nations whose men are willing to fight have a few things in common, patriotism, homogeneity, and an enemy state in close proximity, collectively leading to a strong sense of national identity. See USA, UK, Germany, France (all sub 45%) vs Scandinavia, Poland, South Korea, Taiwan, etc.

6:10 fix the duplicate

Re: conscription Idk about others, but in Germany, it wasn't so much abolished as it was suspended. It's still on the books, but hasn't been taking effect since 2011 (so reinstating it would require a new law as such, "just" a lifting of the suspension)

Suki is a classic case of “you either die a hero or live long enough to see yourself become a villain”

As to why men in the U.S don't want to fight, look at the recruiting ads and look at the last 20 years of U.S military action.

A note to the editor, please give a little bit of time at the end of the video so I can give the video my like. I normally forget until the very end, and it switches too quickly after Simon finishes talking!

The first story...when you put it like that, it sounds like some kind of sick game. Some kind of smacking around, meanwhile innocent civilians suffer on both sides.

Unfortunately criticism of Israel is against KZfaq rules in comments

What a way to start my Monday. Existential dread.

The UK should provide government loans to allow recruits to buy homes, and secure a government pension (or large contribution to it) over a 5 years sign-up period. Therefore, recruits receive an upfront perk that lifts many to the housing ladder (which is impossible for young first-home buyers - espc around here!), as well as a long-term perk to support their potential sacrifice. I don't feel an immediate pay of 80k a year for an infantry job is the right balance. Perhaps a higher start to around 35k would be a sensible starting point.

Universal conscription (with an option for a non-combat service role/national service) is a very good idea. Every nation should do it.

I have a feeling information regarding whether Chinese or other populous is willing to fight for their country is scewed. Depending on who did the survey, I’m sure many of the citizens of a regime are going to tell their government what they wish to hear.

“The highest value is the preservation of human life and personal well-being” And that’s a worrying thought? Why exactly lmao?

...Peace is one of those things that can onlybe maintained so long as you keep working to keep it maintained...

Could you please start putting chapters towards your Topics? Thanks!

This exchange between Iran and Israel is a bit like two boxers telling each other where and when they're going to hit each other.

Can we drop the stupid 40s newsreel effect from here on out?

Simon, would you sign up to be in your nation's military?

Good vid, but what's with the movie filter?

Love your content but the vignette has to go.

On this beautiful day in Holland, I return from a great afternoon flight to find a new Warographics. Does the day get any better?

Interesting graphic between the two flags behind the writing on the video title.....or am i just looking at it wrong....😂

Iran also landed exactly one casualty on this attack - a seven year old Arab Bedouin girl. Not sure why this wasnt mentioned in the video.

@28:55 It's not like the youth of China feel they have a choice but to say yes, let's get real, here.

The filter wad a bad idea

is his beard crooked or is it the camera angle? (Or am I just having a stroke?)

It's interesting to see Vietnam being mentioned with a US-centric coalition. To be fair, I'm old. Still, it's quite interesting.

I miss Business Blaze where Simon is all coked up and ranting.

Whats with the film-grain filter?

Editor fooked up here!

41:01 Like String of Pearls? (This criticism of maritime containment and encirclement tactics employed by others is, as I see it, an attempt to justify its own actions or to shift the focus away from its own behavior.)

no audio (nvm i can hear stuff now)

the issue with people saying they won't fight for there country is that they don't feel love for there country, due to the fact that it feels like they are being screwed by it.

Not a fan of the camera filter. Otherwise, keep up the great work Simon and Team.

Probably somebody has mentioned it, but Finland does have alternative public service as well. You usually got to a school as a assistant teachers or something like that. Great point on conscription increasing interest in the army. I’ve seen a person go from hating the idea on even going to conscription to now having a career in the special forces. Military service has a stigma to it and conscription can give even a professional part of the army a nice recruitment boost.

Iran: *shoots missiles at Israel* Israel: *fires back* Iran: stalemate?