The World

State of the Union: national speech, global audience

When President Obama delivers his State of the Union address on Tuesday night, he won’t just be speaking to the American people; he’ll be speaking to the world. For a look at the geopolitical landscape facing Obama, we talk to George Friedman.

Global Politics

When President Obama delivers his State of the Union address on Tuesday night, he won’t just be speaking to the American people; he’ll be speaking to the world. From Iran to Afghanistan to Russia, world leaders and ordinary citizens will listen carefully to Obama’s words. For a look at the geopolitical landscape facing Obama on the eve of his address, we talk to George Friedman, author of “The Next Decade: Where We’ve Been and Where We’re Going.”