In "Perilous Interventions," Hardeep Singh Puri, India's former envoy to the United Nations, offers a gripping exposé on the catastrophic consequences of international military interventions. With a narrative as compelling as it is critical, Puri draws back the curtain on the behind-the-scenes deliberations that led to some of the most controversial military actions of the 21st century. From the dining tables of Manhattan where the fate of Libya was sealed over a lavish lunch, to the ill-fated decisions that plunged Syria, Yemen, Crimea, and even India into prolonged conflicts, Puri provides an unparalleled insider's perspective. His account challenges the wisdom of the world's power brokers and lays bare the whimsical and often capricious decision-making processes within the United Nations Security Council that have led to widespread devastation and unintended chaos. Puri's "Perilous Interventions" is a clarion call for a reevaluation of the way international interventions are conceived and executed. Through meticulous documentation and personal insights, the book reveals the complex interplay of geopolitical interests and the unanticipated fallout of intervening in the sovereign affairs of nations. By dissecting the failures and miscalculations in Libya, Syria, Yemen, Crimea, and Sri Lanka, Puri not only sheds light on the human costs of these interventions but also questions the moral and ethical grounds on which they were justified. His narrative is not just an account of diplomatic misadventures but a sobering reflection on the need for more prudent, transparent, and responsible global governance.