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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Serving the Nation: A Legacy of Valor and Resilience by India’s Armed Force

The British Government rejected options involving withdrawal from India for strategic reasons; they proceeded to work out the quantum of British troops that were...

India’s Stand Against China’s Hegemony Reshaping Geopolitics

India is currently in a state of inertia, assuming a prominent position within the geopolitical landscape. The new Century is purported to be the...

National Security Pawns: PM’s Shocking Statements for Short-Term Political Advantage

I am deeply disturbed by some of the statements made by the highest in the land on matters of national securities for narrow political...

Unholy Alliances – When Politics and National Security Collide

Managing national security is a complicated task beyond policy and military manoeuvres discussions. They enter a sphere where openness and discretion frequently find themselves...

Camouflage and Concealment in Modern Warfare: Evolving Strategies for Survival

Introduction In the ever-changing warfare landscape, camouflage and concealment have remained vital for military operations. From ancient hunting techniques to modern-day hybrid warfare, the art...

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Norway Picks Britain’s Type 26 Frigates in $10 Billion Defense Gamble

The Norwegian government has made a historic decision by...

The Geopolitical Realignment: India at the Center of a Changing World Order

The 21st century is witnessing a profound reshaping of...

Thanks for the tariffs, Donald! Why Trump deserves the Bharat Ratna (and maybe a samosa too)

India currently has a $40 billion trade surplus with...

An Envoy with an Agenda: India’s Dilemma Over a Politically Motivated U.S. Ambassador

When news broke of Sergio Gor's appointment as the...