Coffee and a Mike Martin Armstrong #1239
Oct 25, 2025
Martin Armstrong, an esteemed economist and founder of Armstrong Economics, delves into pressing global issues. He discusses his recent D.C. trip and warns of a looming war with Russia beginning in 2026, asserting that oil sanctions against Putin will backfire. Armstrong critiques the ineffective U.S. policymaking and stresses the importance of back channels in diplomacy. He outlines his proposal for U.S.-Russia cooperation and shares economic forecasts, predicting stagflation and civil unrest across Europe.
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NATO Narrative Masks Historical Reality
- Western propaganda paints Russia as an expansionist threat despite historical evidence to the contrary.
- Martin Armstrong argues NATO messaging is driving the world toward unnecessary war with Russia.
Called In For Back-Channel Expertise
- Martin Armstrong recounts being called into high-level briefings because of his global advisory experience.
- He says his firm maintains offices worldwide and that perspective earned him access to policy discussions.
Use Back-Channels To Negotiate
- Talk to opponents through unofficial back-channels to understand their negotiating position.
- Armstrong recommends using those channels to craft proposals Putin might accept.
