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GOVERNOR
Andre Vltchek
Andre Vltchek is a novelist, journalist, playwright and filmmaker, co-founder of the Mainstay Press publishing house for political fiction, and editor director of the Asiana Press Agency. Mr. Vltchek's recent books include the novel, "Point of No Return," and a book of political essays, " Western Terror: From Potosi to Baghdad ." He co-authored the nonfiction book "Exile." His latest political drama is called "Ghosts of Valparaiso." And, he produced a 90-minute documentary about Suharto's dictatorship and its impact on Indonesia, "Terlena - Breaking of a Nation ." As a senior fellow at the Oakland Institute in California, he has covered various conflicts and wars, including Bosnia, Peru, Chiapas, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Gujarat, East Timor and Aceh. Fluent in six languages, Mr. Vltchek has worked for both mainstream and independent publications and media outlets. Presently he lives and works in Southeast Asia and the South Pacific (he is shown above at Majuro in the Marshall Islands). The Atoll Institute is very proud to have Andre as a Governor, and we expect him to
provide excellent advice and direction as regards publication of political books, news reports, and documentaries concerning the Pacific atoll nations.
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