State of disarray: Middle East policy in Obama's sixth State of the Union
Obama is expected to encourage unity against violent extremism sprouting from Syria and Iraq, warn against new Iran sanctions bill, and briefly mention Israel.
President Barack Obama acknowledges applause before he delivers the State of the Union address in the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., Jan. 28, 2014.(photo credit: OFFICIAL WHITE HOUSE PHOTO / PETE SOUZA)ByMICHAEL WILNER