Coffee and a Mike Doomberg #1221
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Sep 26, 2025 
Doomberg, an independent analyst specializing in energy, finance, and geopolitics, dives into a range of provocative topics. He argues that NATO's failure in Ukraine has long-term consequences for Europe. The discussion highlights the strategic fusion of Russia and China and the ramifications for Western policy. Doomberg also examines Israel's military challenges with Iran, the risks posed by China's semiconductor ambitions, and the unsettling prospects of civil unrest in America. His insights paint a vivid picture of a shifting global landscape.
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NATO Has Already Lost Ukraine
- Doomberg argues NATO already lost the war in Ukraine after Ukraine's 2023 counteroffensive failed.
- He says a war of attrition favors Russia due to size, manpower, and local supply chains.
False Flags Raise Escalation Risk
- Doomberg warns of high false-flag and escalation risk as parties look for triggers to draw NATO in.
- He stresses the danger of routine airspace incidents becoming casus belli amid political pressure.
Keep Energy Flowing To Lower Prices
- Doomberg recommends escorting Russian tankers rather than sanctioning energy to avoid spiking oil prices.
- He argues keeping volumes flowing lowers prices and reduces Russia's oil profits.
