The Ultimate Goal
The Ultimate Goal
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The Ultimate Goal by Vikram Sood
In The Ultimate Goal, Vikram Sood, former chief of India's external intelligence agency, the Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW), explains 'the narrative' and how a country's ability to construct, sustain and control narratives, at home and abroad, enhances its strength and position. Intelligence agencies invariably play a critical role in this, an often-indispensable tool of statecraft.
A 'narrative' may not necessarily be based on truth, but it does need to be plausible, have a meaning and create a desired perception. During most of the twentieth century, intelligence agencies helped shape narratives favourable to their countries' agendas through literature, history, drama, art, music and cinema. Today, social media has become crucial to manipulating, countering or disrupting narratives, with its ability to spread fake news disinformation, and provoke reactions.
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| ISBN 13 | 9789353579517 |
| ISBN 10 | 9353579511 |
| Title | The Ultimate Goal |
| Author | Vikram Sood |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | HarperCollins India |
| Year published | 2020-10-05 |
| Number of pages | 304 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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