Insider Sources Preparing For World War 3 in 2026 (Martin Armstrong)
Written on 30 August 2025.
Insider Sources Preparing For World War 3 in 2026 (Martin Armstrong)
Background
On August 25, 2025, Martin Armstrong appeared on Capital Cosm to discuss his forecasts regarding global economics, geopolitics, and the risk of world war. Armstrong, known for his Socrates computer model, argued that current global trajectories point toward a systemic escalation in 2026 that he characterizes as the beginning of World War III.
Armstrong’s Forecast
Armstrong’s central claim is that his computer models indicate a global contagion of conflicts starting in 2026. He stressed that this would not be a traditional two-sided world war, but rather a series of regional conflicts erupting simultaneously, spreading like a chain reaction. Historical parallels include the revolutions of 1848, the American and French revolutions, and the domino effects of Tiananmen Square and the fall of the Berlin Wall.
Regional flashpoints identified include:
- Russia–Ukraine
- China–Taiwan
- India–Pakistan
- North–South Korea
- Middle East conflicts
- Possible regime change operations in Venezuela
Europe and NATO
Armstrong accused EU and NATO elites of deliberately pushing war as a distraction from economic collapse. He argued:
- The German economy is shrinking, with Europe heading into a depression through 2028.
- NATO leaders allegedly instructed Zelensky to target pipelines in Hungary and Slovakia, as part of a push for regime change in Hungary (removing Viktor Orbán).
- NATO and the EU are preparing for false flag operations to justify escalation under Article 5.
- Migrant inflows may be used to fill military ranks in Europe.
Armstrong believes European leaders prefer U.S. soldiers to die for their agenda, citing de Gaulle’s historical rejection of U.S. troops and ongoing disdain toward Eastern European states.
United States and Trump
Armstrong claimed that Donald Trump has refused to send U.S. troops into Ukraine, aligning with comments Trump made about ending U.S. wars. Armstrong sees Trump’s stance as a major obstacle to NATO’s escalation plans. He also noted that U.S. policy diverges from Europe’s trajectory, particularly regarding CBDCs: Trump has opposed them, while Europe prepares to roll them out in 2026.
Russia and China
Armstrong described Vladimir Putin as the smartest and most cautious leader in the current geopolitical field. Despite NATO provocations—long-range missiles, sanctions, and border incursions—Putin has not escalated into full-scale retaliation, recognizing NATO’s intent to bait Russia into a larger war. He stressed that China will not allow Russia to fall, since China knows it would be next in line. If NATO intensifies against Russia, Armstrong believes China would seize the opportunity to move on Taiwan.
Economic and Financial Dimensions
Armstrong linked war preparations directly to financial policies:
- European governments are preparing to cancel physical currency and replace it with CBDCs between January and March 2026. Spain already limits withdrawals above €3,000.
- Historically, the U.S. dollar has retained global confidence because the U.S. has never canceled its notes, unlike Europe and Canada.
- Gold reserves are moving out of Europe (London and Zurich) toward the U.S. and Singapore, reflecting investor fears of European defaults.
- U.S. “stablecoins” are effectively modern war bonds, echoing Civil War financing methods.
He warned that European bonds are untenable as governments will default, just as they have historically during major wars.
Panic Cycle
Armstrong’s computer models highlight:
- September 2025 – increase in volatility and probability of war escalation.
- 2026 – yearly panic cycle on both the Euro and war models, corresponding with his forecast for the outbreak of World War III.
Conclusion
Armstrong concluded by warning viewers to “hunker down and watch what’s going on,” noting that elites in both Europe and NATO are determined to push toward war as a means of retaining power amid economic decline. He emphasized that conflict is driven not by ideology but by financial collapse and political desperation.
References
- Transcript: 🔴 Insider Sources Preparing For World War 3 in 2026 | Martin Armstrong, August 25, 2025.
- Armstrong Economics – https://www.armstrongeconomics.com/
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