India is maintaining a resilient and diversified energy strategy amid escalating US tariffs on Russian oil, with Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri affirming Prime Minister Narendra Modi's refusal to yield to US pressure. India's energy imports span 40 countries, underscoring its efforts to mitigate the impact of the US's trade policies. The Trump administration's shifting alliances, perceived as moving closer to Beijing and Islamabad, have prompted New Delhi to recalibrate its foreign policy, seeking greater autonomy through diversified international cooperation, including increased engagement with South America and the Maldives. India continues to replace military presence in the Maldives with technical assistance and development aid, while also promoting a shift to rupee-based transactions to ease the Maldives' dollar reserve challenges and support India's de-dollarization objectives. In the context of regional security, India emphasizes the importance of a peaceful border with China following the military stalemate at the Line of Actual Control (LAC), while maintaining heightened scrutiny of Chinese investments and technology, including bans on certain apps and regulation of key sectors, reflecting growing geopolitical concerns. Indian public sentiment prioritizes national security over economic ties with China, with 84% supporting non-tariff barriers and import restrictions, and 79% viewing staying out of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) as beneficial. India’s refusal to endorse the Shanghai Cooperation Organization's joint declaration on terrorism and BRI-related issues highlights its independent strategic foreign policy. The longstanding China-Pakistan alliance, rooted in the 1962 Sino-Indian war, continues to influence regional dynamics, with Pakistan heavily reliant on Chinese military aid and investments. India positions itself as a regional stakeholder and development partner countering China's influence, emphasizing cooperative maritime security with like-minded nations. International reactions to recent security incidents in India have been mixed, with global condemnation of attacks but calls for restraint following India's defensive operations.