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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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...

All you want to know about the current strife in Manipur

Historical Background The Indian state of Manipur is located in the country's northeastern corner and has a troubled political and social past. The recent unrest...

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The successful completion of additional certification flight tests for...

Logistics Under Fire: The Hidden Battlefield That Decides Victory—Part 5

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The Pakistan Axis: Why the Eastern Flank Becomes a Kill Funnel—Part 4

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Afghanistan: The Warning History Already Gave Us – Part 3

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