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The Future of Downtown
We have been extremely fortunate to benefit from wise decisions made by previous city councils that lead to the successful evolution of our downtown. Since the Presidio hotel has not been built after many years, a higher quality hotel, bordering L St., might still be possible. In addition, added open space in a Central Park, more and better affordable housing, as well as relocation of the Quest Science Center near the Bankhead, would improve downtown.
Senior Season Highlights
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A Ukraine Deal Would be Good; Russia's Defeat Even Better
EDITOR’S NOTE — Since Donald Trump’s victory in the November 5 election, The Cipher Brief has reached out to our network for thoughts on what the priorities ought to be for the second Trump administration. Our ask was straightforward: If you were given the opportunity of a short visit with the 47th president during his first days in office, what message would you want to deliver?
In Ukraine, the Anxious Wait for Trump's Plan to End the War
Trump promises a quick end to the war. Ukrainians ask: Can a deal be both quick and fair? DEEP DIVE Posted: November 11th, 2024 DEEP DIVE — President-elect Donald Trump’s promise of a quick end to Russia’s war on Ukraine is something that Ukrainians desperately want, as the full-scale invasion approaches its 1,000th day. But they also want it ended on their terms – and they worry that any quickly-arranged agreement will mean surrender.
Ukrainians Worry About a Brutal Winter - and a Trump Victory
Ukrainian officials and many ordinary citizens fear what a Trump Administration would mean for their cause. DEEP DIVE Posted: November 5th, 2024 DEEP DIVE — As battlefield setbacks mount, not even the weather is cooperating with Ukraine, which is forecast to have a colder-than-normal winter – its third full winter of resisting Russia’s invasion. The first snowfall is expected later this month. But a deep freeze may also come from afar – and cause more harm than the weather.
Ukraine is Facing a Brutal Winter and a New U.S. President
Zelensky facing new set of challenges or maybe more of the same DEEP DIVE Posted: November 5th, 2024 DEEP DIVE — As battlefield setbacks mount, not even the weather is cooperating with Ukraine, which is forecast to have a colder-than-normal winter – its third full winter of resisting Russia’s invasion. The first snowfall is expected later this month. But a deep freeze may also come from afar – and cause more harm than the weather.
Junior Season Highlights
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Amid Russian Advance, a Problem For Ukraine: Not Enough Fighters
DEEP DIVE — While Ukraine presses for more military support from the West and fewer restrictions on the use of NATO weapons, the country’s shortage of trained troops is raising fresh concerns among commanders and political leaders. As Russian forces make slow but steady gains in Ukraine’s eastern Donbas region – recently seizing Vulhedar, a coal mining and transportation hub – the Ukrainian military is blaming deficits of weapons and soldiers for its battlefield retreats.
Sustainable Utilization of Stabilized Dredged Material for Coastal Infrastructure: Innovations in Non-Fired Brick Production and Erosion Control
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Ukraine Conference Urges World to Catch Up to 'Frontline Time'
Ukrainian and global leaders said the West must act with the urgency of soldiers on the frontlines DEEP DIVE Posted: September 16th, 2024 EXCLUSIVE REPORTING — It’s become the premier conference on the war in Ukraine, and this year it had the feel of a political or even religious rally – as participants cheered the war’s heroes, and chastised nations for not doing enough to ensure a Ukrainian over Russia.
The Urban Growth Boundary is Critical
Some fortunate cities, such as San Francisco, rely on geography to limit urban sprawl. We, however, must rely on ourselves and our elected officials to focus growth to continue strengthening Livermore as a functional city with a real downtown. Livermore’s Urban Growth Boundary, put in place by forward-looking voters 20+ years ago, has produced our vibrant downtown and other quality development within the boundary.
Brian Bonner: From my view in Kyiv, here’s what Ukraine needs from the U.S. The stakes are high
About 35 of us crowded into the back meeting room of St. Paul’s Downtowner restaurant in early August to discuss the future of Ukraine and global security for almost two hours. These weekly civic engagement confabs are organized by John Mannillo, a longtime developer and civic leader. The week before, I sat in on a lunchtime discussion in the same room about the walkability of St. Paul’s streets, particularly Grand Avenue, and why it’s important.
Ukraine’s electricity blackouts could last for years, but it can be much worse
The latest Ukraine Business News quarterly event brought together the nation’s largest private energy producer, DTEK, and the state’s electrical distributor, Ukrenergo, for a distressingly candid discussion of the nation’s energy crisis.
How New U.S. Aid To Ukraine Will (and Won't) Change the War
Posted: April 22nd, 2024 SUBSCRIBER+ EXCLUSIVE REPORTING — Ukrainians greeted Saturday’s long-awaited House passage of $60.8 billion in aid with justifiable jubilation. For months, their soldiers, civilians, and political and military leaders had endured the practical, life-and-death impact of a shortage of ammunition and other essential weapons – as well as the psychological pain that came with thinking their greatest ally had abandoned them.
Why Ukraine's Refugees Are a National Security Issue
Posted: April 4th, 2024 SUBSCRIBER+ EXCLUSIVE REPORTING — Ukraine’s fate isn’t only being decided on the battlefield or on Capitol Hill; it also rests in the hands of nearly five million people who have fled the country. While there are many children and elderly citizens among the 4.9 million Ukrainians who have fled the country, there are also medical, tech and other skilled workers, along with hundreds of thousands of potential soldiers.
Opinion: Ukraine may have no choice but to lower its fighting age
Editor’s Note: Brian Bonner, the Kyiv Post’s chief editor from 2008-2021, is the host of Hromadske Radio’s podcast “Ukraine Calling.” This weekly English-language program, released on Fridays, can be found on Hromadske’s YouTube channel and website, as well as on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Google Podcasts, and Twitter. In Israel, every citizen can be drafted into the military at the age of 18. In Turkey, the age is 20.
Ukraine Digs in and Hopes For the Best in “Spring Defensive”
Posted: March 20th, 2024 SUBSCRIBER+ EXCLUSIVE REPORTING – Ukraine is spending $800 million to build trenches and multilayered fortifications along a 600-mile front line in the eastern part of the country to stop advancing Russian troops. While Russia looks to capitalize on recent battlefield gains, Ukraine isn’t planning for fresh ground offensives of its own; it’s planning what might be called a spring defensive. What a difference a year makes.
As Ukraine Fights For its Survival, Many Young Men Sit Out the War
Posted: March 7th, 2024 SUBSCRIBER+ EXCLUSIVE REPORTING – As war rages and Ukrainian leaders plead for military aid from the West, the country isn’t just running low on weapons. It’s running low on soldiers, too. While Russia pours new recruits into the fight – drafting men from Russian jails and offering generous pay to new recruits – Ukraine allows many of its most able-bodied men to stay on the sidelines.
Some Passenger and Freight Transportation Revenues Trended Differently from Each Other During the Pandemic
Some Passenger and Freight Transportation Revenues Trended Differently from Each Other During the Pandemic When the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 a global pandemic on March 11, 2020, countries struggled to stop its spread: sports teams canceled entire seasons, schools closed, workers began working from home and countries sealed their borders.
Erie's 40 Under 40: Class of 2023
Stephanie Ciner, 34 Grower and Educator, Wild Field Urban Farm You may be surprised to know that Stephanie Ciner hasn't owned a car since 2007, with her bicycle being her main form of transportation. This is just one of the many ways in which she represents sustainability and environmental consciousness within our community. Originally from Johnstown, Pennsylvania, Stephanie found herself in Erie as an AmeriCorps VISTA service member in 2016.
Courtney Baran - Erie's 40 Under 40: Class of 2023
Stephanie Ciner, 34 Grower and Educator, Wild Field Urban Farm You may be surprised to know that Stephanie Ciner hasn't owned a car since 2007, with her bicycle being her main form of transportation. This is just one of the many ways in which she represents sustainability and environmental consciousness within our community. Originally from Johnstown, Pennsylvania, Stephanie found herself in Erie as an AmeriCorps VISTA service member in 2016.
Whose side is South Africa on in Russia-Ukraine war?
Skip to content While South Africa, a leader in a 16-nation regional association, proclaims neutrality in Russia’s war on Ukraine, critics say its actions support Moscow.
Securing the EU's electricity supply
Given Europe's ambitious renewable energy goals, an expensive overhaul of its electricity market is taking on greater urgency to ensure a reliable supply at affordable prices.
Can Italy navigate Libya’s rough political waters in energy?
Italy is tapping its deep and historic African ties to replace Russian energy sources. But Libya’s internal conflicts could threaten an $8 billion natural gas exploration agreement.
Finland may join NATO without Sweden if Turkey doesn't relent
Turkey has valid concerns over Swedish ties with the terrorist PKK organization while domestic opposition also remains an obstacle to Stockholm’s application to join NATO.
The China-U.S. relationship may improve despite balloon scandal
Despite the surveillance balloon scandal, President Xi Jinping has two compelling reasons to curb his hostility to the West: the economy and Russia’s faltering war in Ukraine.
Japan embraces realism to face security threats
With China and North Korea making aggressive moves, Japan is awakening to the need for increased defense spending and reassessing its post-World War II pacifism. × In a nutshell Japan will seek to double annual defense spending by 2027 Its new security strategy loosens restrictions on military activity Some Japanese worry a tougher posture will endanger peace The world is facing the most significant and turbulent geopolitical shift since the end of World War II.
When stalemate ends, aftermath will be ugly in Russia-Ukraine war
With irreconcilable war aims between the combatants, the conflict will drag into 2024 and inflict more damage to the global economy and long-standing security arrangements. × In a nutshell The fighting in Ukraine will last through 2023, but devolve into a frozen conflict The economic consequences will be long-lasting and restrict globalization Arms control, cooperative security and nonproliferation will be weakened Russia’s war against Ukraine will be long, brutal, devastating and exhausting.
Can the EU recover from the Qatargate corruption scandal?
By taking the right steps, the European Union can mitigate the reputational harm caused by a corruption scandal involving allegations against members of the European Parliament.
December election will highlight Spain’s weak economy
Spain’s economic troubles may prompt voters to seek a change in government, but increasing political fragmentation could lead to paralysis. × In a nutshell The People’s Party and Vox, opposition forces, are poised to gain voters Shrinking centrism and a proliferation of parties make governing harder Political uncertainty will likely exacerbate the economy’s structural flaws With a general election scheduled for December, this will be an eventful year for Spanish politics.
Germany still has not fully owned up to its mistakes with Russia
Despite Berlin’s foreign policy pivot after the Kremlin’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, many German politicians have not learned their lessons or atoned for their past mistakes.
Central Asian leaders distancing themselves from Putin
Skip to content Russia’s war in Ukraine has alienated Central Asian nations once part of the Soviet Union. They may look for new patrons or, at last, seek their own way × In a nutshell Economic entanglements are harder to break than security ones Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan could become a regional powerhouse Turkey, not China, may best capitalize on Moscow’s fading role At the outset of 2022, Kazakhstan was shaken by a wave of social unrest.
Europe’s energy switch may boost African producers
As Europe shuns Russian energy supplies, Africa is poised to increase its oil and natural gas exports to the continent. × In a nutshell Africa will need investment to meet Europe’s growing demand Africa accounts for around 20 percent of Europe’s gas imports Energy-rich Nigeria may be best positioned for an export windfall The transformation of the European energy strategy away from dependence on Russian fossil fuels represents an opportunity for Africa’s gas producers.
Understanding Germany’s half-hearted support of Ukraine
Pro-Russian views are popular in former East Germany as a gulf remains between Germans and their eastern neighbors over how to respond to the Kremlin threat.
Serbia sees itself as heir to Yugoslavia’s nonaligned tradition
Leading nonaligned nations are touted as possible mediators in helping to end Russia’s war on Ukraine. It remains to be seen what role Belgrade will play.
The new geopolitical play
With the right statesmanship, a multipolar world can find its balance. The United States, China, Russia, and to some extent, Europe, are generally assessed as the four main geopolitical players in the world. Within this club, the U.S. and Europe are defenders of the so-called “rules-based liberal world order” and the two others are seen as contesting it. In the West, this is seen as a conflict between democracies and authoritarians. But the situation is not so simple.
Can Angola’s political leaders unite to improve the economy?
Discontent with the status quo led to a close 2022 election in the ex-Portuguese colony, which is still healing from civil war and facing tough economic challenges.
Phil Hudson, pioneer of Ukrainian real estate sector, marks 27th year at Jones East 8
Foreigners who came to Ukraine in the heady days right after independence tended to fall into two camps: Those who succeeded and stayed, and those who failed and left. Phil Hudson, owner of Jones East 8, is definitely one of the success stories as a pioneer of Western investment in Eastern European real estate. He came to the region just before the 1991 collapse of the Soviet Union, and started publishing a monthly supplement about real estate in Central and Eastern Europe.
Space invaders: The rise of commercial firms
Private companies are harnessing space technology that can directly influence state actors, blurring the lines between commercial and national capabilities.
Another coup grips western Africa’s Burkina Faso
Skip to content A weak central government, a fragmented military and Islamic terrorism threaten to turn the Sahel nation into a geopolitical confrontation zone. × In a nutshell Two military coups in 2022 highlight political instability, horrendous violence The nation may become the next battleground between Russia and the West Strict military rule is seen as a bulwark against Islamic jihadist groups In September 2022, Burkina Faso suffered its second coup in less than nine months.
Meloni may give Italy stability, but beware the enemy within
The average government in Rome lasts only 14 months, but the determined new Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has a good shot at lasting an entire parliamentary term.
Search for energy triggers conflict in the Mediterranean Sea
Egypt and Greece are calling on Turkey and Libya to scrap an energy exploration agreement that critics say violates exclusive economic zones off the Mediterranean coast.
NATO’s General Pavel: Russian leaders ‘simply on a different frequency’ from West
“Sometimes I have a feeling that several politicians are underestimating Russia and probably overestimating their willingness to reconcile, to share,” said Pavel, a native of the Czech Republic who last year became chairman of the NATO Military Committee, the alliance’s highest military body.
Europe's leaders are failing the euro as wage-price spiral starts
The European Central Bank’s main role is to preserve the value of money. Ignoring the structural problems that caused inflation will require painful but obvious solutions. Christine Lagarde, the political appointee who heads the European Central Bank (ECB), is now warning about the adverse effects of inflation. She is cutting a hawkish figure on the scourge and says further interest rate hikes can be expected.
Can growing protests topple Iran’s menacing theocracy?
The death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in police custody has triggered the biggest threat to Iran’s regime. But Tehran’s leaders show no signs of backing down at home or abroad.
Naftogaz under Kobolyev conceals multimillion-dollar bonuses to top executives (UPDATE)
Managing state-owned oil and gas company Naftogaz pays off, no matter how much money the company loses. Despite losses of nearly $700 million in 2020, Naftogaz’s top management this year pocketed multimillion-dollar bonuses. The extra money came as a reward for the company’s $5 billion legal victory over Gazprom in 2018. As part of the Stockholm arbitration court agreement, Gazprom and Naftogaz reached a settlement and dropped mutual claims involving a 2009 gas supply contract.
Burak Pehlivan: Turkey is now largest investor in Ukraine
Editor’s Note: The following is a Q&A interview with Burak Pehlivan, the chairman of the International Turkish Ukrainian Business Association. Kyiv Post: How long have you been at TUID? Burak Pehlivan: I became a member of TUID in 2010 and since 2016 I have been the chairman of the association. KP: Why did you devote your life to Ukraine-Turkish trade? BP: I believe if Turkey has prosperous, economically strong, peaceful neighbor countries, it means Turkish citizens would be more prosperous too.
How to ensure Ukraine's security after the war
× Scenarios To what extent these prescriptions are realistic will depend on what happens over the coming months. Two fundamentally different scenarios are possible. One is that Ukraine receives a boost in military support that is sufficient for it to liberate all its territory, within the internationally recognized borders that were established in 1992. This outcome would be a powerful deterrent.
Russia’s Putin is waging a lonely war in Ukraine
The fallout of the Kremlin’s war against Ukraine includes Russia’s loss of influence over ex-Soviet republics, which Moscow viewed as strategic buffer zones against potential enemies.
Argentina’s shaky plans to tame high inflation
Skip to content Politicians have lost credibility because of their inability to tame the rising cost of living. But a new ‘super minister’ will give it another try ahead of the 2023 presidential elections.
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