The Great Game continues
As a child I was fascinated with spy thrillers and one of the oldest spy thriller is Rudray Kipling’s book Kim . I first came across the word “Great-game”, and it has been a subject of interest to me. The “Great Game” originally described the 19th-century rivalry between the British and Russian Empires for dominance in Central Asia. Today, this concept has evolved into a multifaceted competition among major powers — primarily the United States, Russia, China, and regional actors — for global influence. Historically, Britain’s role in the Great Game transitioned to the U.S. post-World War II, with America inheriting the mantle of maritime power and the strategic imperative to prevent a single power from dominating Eurasia. It is important to understand how this has played out over the last century in today’s geo-politics. It provides context for current events, reveals power dynamics, highlights historical patterns, and supports informed decision-making. The Gre...