ABOUT THE BOOK

The world is entering a new era of geopolitical confrontation. From the Taiwan Strait to the Himalayas, from the deserts of the Middle East to the battlefields of Ukraine, a new struggle is reshaping the international order. Democracies and authoritarian powers are engaged in a contest that will define the future of security, sovereignty, technology, trade, and human freedom.

India stands at the centre of this unfolding drama.

As China expands its strategic ambitions, Russia challenges the global balance, Iran fuels regional instability, and new conflicts erupt across continents, India finds itself on the frontlines of the most consequential geopolitical transformation since the end of the Cold War.

This book takes readers on a remarkable 15,000-kilometre journey through the world`s most volatile fault lines. From Japan`s security awakening and Taiwan`s preparations for survival, to India’s strategic rise and Ukraine`s battle for sovereignty, it explores the forces shaping the new global order.

Combining vivid reportage, historical insight, strategic analysis, and the author`s personal encounters with political leaders, diplomats, military officers, dissidents, scholars, and ordinary citizens, The New Great Game offers a compelling portrait of a world at a crossroads.

This is not merely a book about geopolitics. It is a journey into the defining struggle of our time and a powerful examination of where India stands in the emerging century

It is a must-read and deeply relevant book for policymakers, academics, military professionals, scholars, students, and every reader seeking to understand the new global order- and India`s place within it.

ABOUT Author

Gianni Vernetti is an internationally respected political analyst, author, and former Italian statesman with deep expertise in global affairs, strategic geopolitics, and international security.

Born in Turin, Italy, in 1960, he served as a Member of the Italian Parliament and as Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, where he played an active role in shaping Italy`s engagement with Asia, the Middle East, and emerging global challenges.

A seasoned traveller and keen observer of world affairs, Vernetti has spent decades studying the political transformations, strategic rivalries, and security dynamics that are redefining the international system. His reporting and analysis draw upon extensive field research across Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Middle East.

A regular contributor to leading Italian publications, including La Stampa, La Repubblica, and Linkiesta, he is widely recognised for combining diplomatic experience with on-the-ground reporting and strategic insight.

In The New Great Game, Vernetti brings together decades of political experience and firsthand observations to provide a unique perspective on the emerging confrontation between democracies and authoritarian powers, as well as the pivotal role India will play in shaping the future world order.