„The landscape has changed,“ Obama told the graduating class at West Point on Wednesday, citing the end of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.

The president took on what he described as „interventionists“ from both parties, and said that while „isolationism“ is not an option, „U.S. military action cannot be the only — or even primary — component of our leadership in every instance.“

The president advised that crises around the world that don‘t directly threaten Americans be met first with non-military options: diplomacy, sanctions and „collective action.“