{"product_id":"the-ultimate-goal-a-former-r-aw-chief-deconstructs-how-nations-construct-narratives-hardcover","title":"The Ultimate Goal: A Former R\u0026aw Chief Deconstructs How Nations Construct Narratives - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eVikram Sood\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Ultimate Goal\u003c\/i\u003e, Vikram Sood, former chief of India's external intelligence agency, the Research and Analysis Wing (R\u0026amp;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. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA '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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 304\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 9.1 x 6.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 18, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42744805687359,"sku":"9789353579517","price":27.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/e5139e79a1e280d6830373456e2877bf.webp?v=1765169651","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/the-ultimate-goal-a-former-r-aw-chief-deconstructs-how-nations-construct-narratives-hardcover","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}