India, June 17 -- As narratives increasingly shape international perceptions, the most powerful voices will not necessarily be the loudest. Rather, enduring influence will belong to those that are credible, consistent and anchored in public confidence

Conversations as part of narrative-building exercises in the geostrategic space are influenced by complex factors, identities and tools. In this day and age of instant communication, where ideas and views are churned out on a 24x7 basis, narrative-building and perception management suffer within the overall framework of consistency, authenticity and transparency. This is particularly relevant to the dissemination of information and messaging. Narrative-building today is viewed as a stepping...