Foreign policy significantly impacts international relations by shaping how countries interact, cooperate, or conflict with one another. It encompasses diplomatic strategies, trade agreements, and security alliances that influence global dynamics and power structures. A nation’s foreign policy can strengthen alliances, deter aggression, and promote common interests while fostering global stability. Conversely, aggressive or isolationist policies can lead to tensions and conflicts. Decisions in foreign policy reflect a state's values, such as human rights, and influence its reputation on the world stage, affecting its diplomatic leverage and overall global standing.