Robert Kiyosaki, author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, asserts that while war is morally devastating, it is also “tragically profitable” for those prepared financially. Speaking from his experience as a Vietnam veteran, he expresses profound concern for the human and financial costs of the Middle East conflict, linking it to national debt, inflation, poverty, and homelessness. His central message is that financial education is a critical asset in such times, enabling individuals to become “smarter and richer” through careful investment choices, rather than suffering passively.
Kiyosaki advocates a disciplined, long-term investment strategy, citing his own purchase of Bitcoin with all his available funds. He criticizes the passive “buy, hold, and pray” approach, arguing that true investors must anticipate market cycles. He points to Warren Buffett’s massive cash reserves as evidence that wealthy investors are waiting for a crash to buy assets cheaply. Kiyosaki predicts a major market downturn around 2026, urging investors to prepare now.
This context stems from the Iran-US/Israel conflict, which has spiked oil prices above $110 per barrel after the Strait of Hormuz closure, triggering global inflation fears and significant market selloffs, including in India. Kiyosaki’s view is that such turmoil, while destroying wealth for many, creates opportunity for the financially literate who are ready to act.