India's foreign policy strategy includes bilateral and multilateral friendships, asserting its position as a major power, and developing self-reliance. Geopolitical developments such as the injection of religion in international politics and the US-China-Russia Cold War have added challenges to India's foreign relations. India's foreign policy focuses on countering the Sino-Pak axis and leading the democratic world against shared threats. India has taken an independent stand on Ukraine-Russia and Israel-Hamas conflicts, favoring cessation of hostilities and settlement talks. The US-China-Russia ideological divide is now impacted by faith-based conflicts, particularly in the Middle East. India needs to watch out for the consequences of the US's measures to counter Islamophobia and be assertive in rebutting attempts to run down the country. India's security priorities include dealing with China and Pakistan, raising its voice against global threats, and safeguarding strategic establishments. India is working on protecting against cyber attacks and using Artificial Intelligence for national security. India should continue to educate the US on the threat of radicalization and maintain relations with friendly neighbors. The democratic world order must address the danger of faith-based conflicts and work together to defuse it. [181f7766]