The World Next Week Biden Addresses SOTU, Iran Holds Elections, Bosnia’s Pipeline Feud, and More
Feb 29, 2024
Topics discussed include Biden's State of the Union address, Iran's elections and protests, Bosnia's pipeline feud, and NATO welcoming Sweden as a member. Highlighting political tensions, power struggles, ethnic divisions, and shifting alliances in the global landscape.
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Complex Stakes of Biden's SOTU
- The State of the Union address is highly scripted but unscripted moments can reveal much about tensions and political stakes.
- Biden aims to balance highlighting achievements with confronting GOP divisions and responding to global crises, including Russia's nuclear threats.
Biden’s Dual Domestic and Foreign Focus
- Biden’s speech will emphasize domestic issues like inflation and the border, alongside a strong stance on Ukraine funding.
- Highlighting GOP dysfunction is a strategy to contrast Biden’s leadership ahead of elections.
Republican Divide on Ukraine Aid
- Republicans are fractured on foreign policy, particularly on Ukraine aid, influencing congressional voting dynamics.
- Biden may appeal to history and responsibility to sway hesitant lawmakers on the Ukraine issue.