The United States is perceived as weak. Military staff officers from all countries are evaluating our strengths daily. When they think that we are too soft they will move against us. Notice that the ChiComs think that they can put ICBM nuclear subs off our west coast because we can’t defend ourself.
I hope that all you Obama voters it the west coast are happy with your leader.
And the world is not "blind" to, or "stupid" about it.