Imperialism & The Pacific Islands

By Dr. Theresa (Isa) Arriola, PhD Concordia University Today, smaller islands around the globe contend with the rise of America’s hegemonic empire, Pax Americana. If during the era of British hegemonic power – Pax Brittanica – island nations were sites for the crown’s extractive activities to be done via cheap labor, today the same is […]
Fintech

By Emma Caroe What is fintech? “Fintech”, an abbreviation of financial technology, denotes the use of digital and online technologies to support financial activities. This can range from banking to investment to insurance, but in its simplest form, fintech involves the provision of basic financial services – a payments system, savings deposit, access to credit […]