The U.S. presidency: a bold, decisive, noble institution wherein the fate of the nation is dictated by one man. Truth is, while the president has marginally more authority in foreign policy than in domestic affairs, his freedom to act is constrained by public opinion, partisan politics, and above all, by the realities of geopolitics. Romney and Obama may differ ideologically‒after all, to get elected, candidates need to convey different ideals‒but world events will inevitably shape foreign policy more so than the president's original intentions‒resulting in similar outcomes, no matter who is elected. Whether you're keenly anticipating Monday's foreign policy debate, or you feel like you're walking in blindly, subscribe to Stratfor to gain a true understanding of the upcoming presidency, and more importantly, the events that will shape it.