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- Title: The Ultimate Goal: A Former R&AW Chief Deconstructs How Nations Construct Narratives
- ISBN: 9789353579517
- Author: Vikram Sood
- Genre: Politics
- Publication: Harper India
- Pages: 304 pages
- Format: Paperback
- Language: English
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In "The Ultimate Goal," Vikram Sood, the former chief of India's external intelligence agency, the Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW), delves into the concept of 'the narrative' and how a nation's ability to create, sustain, and control narratives, both domestically and internationally, influences its strength and position on the global stage. Intelligence agencies play a crucial role in shaping these narratives, which are essential tools of statecraft. These narratives may not always be grounded in truth but must be plausible, meaningful, and capable of creating the desired perception.
Throughout the twentieth century, intelligence agencies used various means, including literature, history, drama, art, music, and cinema, to shape narratives that were favorable to their countries' agendas. In today's digital age, social media has become a vital tool for manipulating, countering, or disrupting narratives, as it can quickly spread fake news, disinformation, and provoke reactions.
"The Ultimate Goal" explores how narratives are constructed, the role of intelligence agencies in this process, and the impact of social media in shaping narratives in the modern world.
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