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The Combover of Power: Donald Trump and the Follicle he could not Conquer

26 March 2026 Dr Andrew Klein, PhD 6

Introduction: The Man Who Could Not Make a Deal with Nature Donald Trump has spent his life making deals. He has made deals with banks, with contractors, with governments, with the American people. He has […]

Iwo Jima, They Said: Marines Move on Iran as Tel Aviv Burns and the Alliance Dissolves

26 March 2026 David Tyler 4

The crater in the middle of a residential street in Tel Aviv is approximately two metres across and fills with the acid rain that falls when you illegally bomb a country’s oil refineries and energy […]

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Scott Morrison gobsmacked to learn Australia can say no

25 March 2026 Roswell 26

Scott Morrison stunned to discover Australia not legally obliged to follow U.S. into every conflict Former prime minister Scott Morrison has declared himself “gobsmacked” that Australia has not gone further in supporting the United States […]

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Why Real Democracy in Australia Feels out of Reach

25 March 2026 AIMN Editorial 16

By Denis Hay Description Real democracy in Australia is under pressure. Discover why voting alone is not enough and how citizens can regain real political power. Introduction Real democracy in Australia is often assumed […]

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Operation Epic Fury and US Unreadiness for War

25 March 2026 Dr Binoy Kampmark 1

The bellicose may find wars attractive and cleansing, but those responsible for such dry matters as inventory, material and how prepared the armed forces of a country are will stalk them with unpleasant truths. The […]

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CDU EXPERT: Fuel crisis shows transition to renewables a “strategic necessity”

25 March 2026 AIMN Editorial 11

Charles Darwin University Media Release Charles Darwin University Senior Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering Dr Hooman Mehdizadeh Rad, says that: “Energy security is often overlooked in the net zero debate, but recent events have made it […]

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Israel’s primary role in Iran war scrubbed from mainstream media

25 March 2026 AIMN Editorial 7

By Walt Zlotow No Israel, no Iran war. That fact is AWOL from any coverage of criminal US, Israeli war destroying Iran, US Gulf States bases and possibly the world economy. Destroying Iran as a […]

A View of Trump from Down Under – Revisited

24 March 2026 John Lord 2

This article from our archives was originally published in 2018. Trump’s presidency is one of the most scrutinised in recent American history. It raises sharp questions about effective leadership today. For Australians, watching from afar, […]

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US/Israel War against International Law

24 March 2026 AIMN Editorial 12

By Dr Dan Steinbock As the US/Israeli strikes against Iran violate the foundations of international law, the economic and human costs will soar. After three weeks of effective war, the hostilities have caused severe regional […]

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Monash University welcomes historic Europe-Australia agreement on trade, national security, research and innovation

24 March 2026 AIMN Editorial 8

Monash University Media Release Monash University Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research & Enterprise) and Senior Vice President, Professor Robyn Ward AM, has welcomed today’s historic announcements by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, and President of the European Commission, […]