Lt Col Manoj K Channan

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Lt Col Manoj K Channan (Retd) served in the Indian Army, Armoured Corps, 65 Armoured Regiment, 27 August 83- 07 April 2007. Operational experience in the Indian Army includes Sri Lanka – OP PAWAN, Nagaland and Manipur – OP HIFAZAT, and Bhalra - Bhaderwah, District Doda Jammu and Kashmir, including setting up of a counter-insurgency school – OP RAKSHAK. He regularly contributes to Defence and Security issues in the Financial Express online, Defence and Strategy, Fauji India Magazine and Salute Magazine. *Views are personal.

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America’s Hard Reset: The Trump Doctrine and India’s Balancing Act

Donald J. Trump's return to the White House as the 47th President of the United States marks a significant moment in global politics. On...

Preparing India for the Changing Global Geopolitical Dynamics

With Donald J. Trump sworn in as the 47th President of the United States, global geopolitics is undergoing a significant shift. The Russia-Ukraine war...

Operation PAWAN: Lessons for Future Military Interventions and Mechanized Warfare

Operation PAWAN was India's first significant overseas military intervention, launched in 1987 as part of the Indo-Sri Lanka Accord, a bilateral agreement between India...

Weaponized Drone Interdiction: A Cost-Effective Solution for India’s Defense and Security Forces

The escalating use of drones for smuggling drugs, arms, and ammunition across India's borders with Pakistan and Bangladesh has underscored the urgent need for...

Advanced Covert Tactical Aircraft: Addressing India’s External and Internal Security Threats

India is currently facing a complex array of security challenges, including internal insurgencies, cross-border terrorism, and smuggling networks. The convergence of drug cartels and...

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Countering Emerging Threats – Weaponized Drones and Cartel-Linked Security Challenges in India

The global proliferation of weaponized drones has transcended traditional...

The Café on the Edge of the World: The Divisive Magic of John Strelecky

Once while staying in a remote, quiet hill resort...

Critical Analysis of India’s Defence Spending and Exports

In the post-pandemic period, India's defense spending as a...

From Dollar Dominance to Tariff Threats — Trump’s Plan to Crush BRICS’ Currency Rebellion

Donald Trump, the 47th President of the United States,...