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Covert

The Psychology of War and PeaceBy A.S. Dulat, Asad Durrani, Neil K. Aggarwal, N Aggarwal, A Dulat, A Durrani, R Dadia, J RegoNarrated by Shubhankar, Jonathan Rego, Rajiv Dadia
Length7h 42m

About this audiobook

After the tremendous success of The Spy Chronicles, A.S. Dulat and Asad Durrani participated in a series of conversations on the psychology of war and peace; these have evolved into this fascinating book, written with psychiatrist Neil K. Aggarwal. Covert takes the reader right into the head of the two spymasters. Delving into their personal and professional trajectories that moulded them in the early years, the conversation traces the extent to which their Indian and Pakistani identities have defined them. Masterfully moderated by Aggarwal, the discussion then turns to the domain of international relations, exploring why the governments of India and Pakistan collaborate in certain areas, but not in others. What emerges is a remarkably forthright, provocatively honest appraisal of the peacebuilding process between the two nations that appear inherently hostile to each other but share so much in terms of history and cultural identity. The dialogues in Covert reveal a deep camaraderie between Dulat and Durrani, who have headed the intelligence operations for their respective countries. But more importantly perhaps, it provides deep insights into the shadowy world of negotiation and subterfuge. It is an eye-opener and a must-read for anyone invested in peace and amity in South Asia.

Audiobook details

GenrePolitics and Government, Psychology, History
Length7 hrs 42 mins
Narrated byShubhankar, Jonathan Rego, Rajiv Dadia
FormatAudiobook
Publish dateAug 14, 2024
LanguageEnglish

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