Former R&AW Chief Vikram Sood Analyzes Global Power Dynamics and India's Strategic Positioning in "Great Power Games"

Nov 06, 2025 10:26 pm CST

Former R&AW chief Vikram Sood offers critical insights into India's geopolitical challenges and opportunities in his book "Great Power Games." Analyzing relationships with major powers including China, the US, Pakistan, and Afghanistan, Sood identifies China as India's immediate threat while suggesting strategic approaches for maintaining regional influence. Drawing from his 31-year intelligence career, he provides pragmatic perspectives on nuclear deterrence, domestic unrest, and the necessity of pursuing national interests through strategic international relationships despite ideological differences.