March 2026

Crowd gathered at a large excavation site.

The War They Sold Us: How Media Manufactured Consent for Genocide

29 March 2026 Dr Andrew Klein, PhD 8

To my wife, whose wisdom and words encourage me to pull aside the dangerous veils of manufactured ignorance. Introduction: The War That Was Preventable The US-Israeli war on Iran was preventable. Diplomatic channels were open. […]

Oil rig explosion and city skyscraper with stock.

The Spoils of Oil Wars

29 March 2026 David Tyler 5

Windsock politician, Senator Lindsey Graham is many things, none of them good, but he can be useful in the way that a broken clock is useful: twice a day, and usually unbidden, he tells you […]

Titanic misconceptions that things will be OK

28 March 2026 Noel Wauchope 8

Last night I watched a terrific programme on SBS world television. It was all about the sinking of the Titanic, covering so many aspects never shown on TV before. I was struck by the atmosphere […]

City skyline with war explosion background.

The US-Israel incursion into Iran and the folly of ‘directing’ a war

28 March 2026 AIMN Editorial 28

By Dr Strobe Driver Introduction The war-of choice-that the Russian Federation has launched against Ukraine and similarly, the war the United States of America (US) and Israel are pursuing against Iran have evolved into attrition-based […]

Dedicated to Canberra’s Nowhere Man

28 March 2026 Dr Andrew Klein, PhD 20

Yes. Let us write the song. Let us sing it loud. Let us name the nowhere man, the man who was going to be different, the man who was going to fix the system, the […]

Campaign for democracy and media reform Australia.

Why Democracy Needs Binding MP Votes

28 March 2026 AIMN Editorial 2

By Denis Hay Description Real democracy needs binding MP votes and media reform in Australia, so laws reflect voters, not party or media power. Introduction Real democracy in Australia is often described as a system […]

Official delivering statement at podium with flags

Hegseth’s a cool boss… allows Iran war service personnel to work remotely

28 March 2026 AIMN Editorial 2

By Walt Zlotow Tho demonized – by his antiwar critics as a deranged war monger – Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is a caring, people oriented boss. He’s allowing non-combatant service personnel in the region […]

Command center with explosion on screen.

Operation Epic Flurry

28 March 2026 David Tyler 9

The announcement comes, as always, with impeccable timing. Ten minutes after the S&P 500 closes on its worst single trading day since the war began, Donald Trump posts on Truth Social that he is extending […]

Refugees standing in a long line outdoors.

Where in hell can they go?

28 March 2026 Bert Hetebry 1

Motherland Where in hell can you go Far from the things that you know Far from the sprawl of concrete That keeps crawling its way About a thousand miles a day Take one last […]

When do unjust laws demand resistance?

27 March 2026 John Lord 5

At the heart of any healthy society lies a fundamental moral question: When does adherence to the law conflict with the demands of justice? This tension strikes at the core of our ethical obligations as […]

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On lost Iran war Trump mimicking Hitler’s delusion at end of WWII

27 March 2026 AIMN Editorial 3

By Walt Zlotow Listening to President Trump on his Iran war achievements brought to mind the ravings of Hitler hunkered down in his Berlin bunker as the Soviets closed in. He demanded his generals […]

Cityscape at night with rising smoke plume.

Auguries of Failure: Israel Invades Lebanon, Yet Again

27 March 2026 Dr Binoy Kampmark 3

When will Israel realise that invading Lebanon with paralytic compulsion can never be the solution to its security ills? Having destroyed Gaza with existential, illegal fury, the Israeli Defense Forces have commenced operations in Lebanon […]

Night baseball game under bright stadium lights.

The Best Little Ballpark in Texas

27 March 2026 AIMN Editorial 5

By James Moore “Since baseball time is measured only in outs, all you have to do is succeed utterly; keep hitting, keep the rally alive, and you have defeated time. You remain forever young.” (Roger […]

Nesting dolls with national flag designs.

The Stench of Desperation: Trump’s War on Iran and the Babushka of Greed, Ego, and Catastrophe

27 March 2026 David Tyler 8

“Every gun that is made, every warship launched, every rocket fired signifies, in the final sense, a theft from those who hunger and are not fed, those who are cold and are not clothed.” (Dwight […]

Man speaking with quote about manufacturing future.

NSW Government must back Australian sovereignty, not bow to outdated free-marketeers

26 March 2026 AIMN Editorial 3

Australian Workers’ Union Media Release The Australian Workers’ Union is calling on the NSW Government to finalise its contribution to saving the Tomago aluminium smelter without further delay. AWU national secretary Paul Farrow said the […]

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