Obama said the world is changing rapidly bringing both opportunities and new dangers. He added that regional aggression that goes unchecked whether in the East Sea or anywhere else in the world will ultimately impact US allies and could draw in the US military. Obama said the US can’t ignore what happens beyond its borders “The military that you have joined is, and always will be the backbone of that leadership. But US military action cannot be the only, or even primary component of our leadership in every instance. That we have an interest in pursuing peace and freedom beyond our borders is not to say that every problem has a military solution.” According to President Obama, the biggest direct threat to the US in the near future is terrorism. But the US will cooperate with countries that are hiding terrorist groups to mop up the network instead of conducting invasions. Obama called on the US Congress to approve a 5 billion anti-terrorist fund to support, provide training, and build anti-terrorist capacity for partner countries.