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World War 3 Has Already Begun… Here’s What Comes Next | Gerald Celente

Jan 15, 2026
Gerald Celente, the founder of The Trends Journal, dives into startling predictions for 2026, claiming World War III has already begun. He discusses how the military-industrial complex flourishes while economic despair drives a global Gen Z revolt. Celente warns of an impending AI and dot-com bust due to overinvestment, while suggesting China is set to dominate AI development. He emphasizes the need to focus on safe havens like gold and Bitcoin amidst geopolitical chaos and critiques mainstream media for missing critical trends.
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INSIGHT

War Is Being Normalized As Economic Policy

  • Gerald Celente argues World War III is already beginning through escalating global militarization and proxy conflicts.
  • He warns military buildup enriches the military-industrial complex rather than rebuild national economies.
ANECDOTE

Israel Protests Preceded Hamas Attack

  • Celente recounts Israel's 39 weeks of protests before the October 7th Hamas attack to show how war redirected attention.
  • He uses the example to argue leaders exploit conflicts to silence domestic unrest.
INSIGHT

AI Faces A Dot‑Com Style Reset

  • Celente predicts an AI and dot‑com style bust as early overinvestment and hype outpace real returns.
  • He expects a global stock market crash when the AI bubble corrects and overvalued firms fail.
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