Pacific

Pacific

Simon Winchester takes us on a voyage through cross-currents of regional geopolitics, environment, technology, and culture.

A Barrel of Bricks

A Barrel of Bricks

Have you ever felt that fate had struck you several hard blows in succession? If so, you may be able to identify with the writer of the following letter written thirty years ago by a Fijian Ministry of Works employee at the…

Preparing for the 21st Century: New Realities in the Pacific

Preparing for the 21st Century: New Realities in the Pacific

The present rules for international trade were not established by Pacific nations after World War II. But the countries of that region now play increasingly important roles in the world’s trade and investment. In recent years, the world’s financial markets have been…