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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Is India Surrounded by Enemies? Can India Contain Its Neighborhood?

Since August 1947, India has been fortunate to have a robust democracy. The initial years were dominated by the leadership that had an active...

Sheikh Hasina’s Fall: Unravelling Bangladesh’s Political and Social Crisis

Sheikh Hasina, the Prime Minister of Bangladesh and daughter of the nation's founding father, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, has been a prominent political figure for...

Op Pawan – a Reappraisal of Its Contemporary Relevance in Future Out-of-area Operations

OP PAWAN represents a significant chapter in the history of the Indian Defence Forces. This article aims to take us through the pivotal events...

The Forgotten Heroes of Operation Pawan: Why India’s Bravest Soldiers Deserve More!

Operation Pawan remains a pivotal chapter in the annals of Indian military history, yet it is one that is often overshadowed by other conflicts. This operation, which took...

From Blitzkrieg to Jigsaw Warfare: India’ Mosaic Warfare Strategy for a Hybrid Age

In an era where the nature of warfare is rapidly evolving, traditional military strategies are increasingly challenged by asymmetric threats, including terrorism, insurgency, and...

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A New World Order: The Geopolitical Impact of Ukraine Peace

Moscow and Washington are in Saudi Arabia to end...

The Business of Piracy: How Somali Pirates Turn Desperation into Profit

Why do negotiations with Somali Pirates Fail in the...

Piracy of the Modern Era: All you Need to Know!

Far removed from the sensationalized portrayals of Hollywood cinema,...

Fort Knox Mystery Deepens: Calls for Audit Grow as Gold Prices Soar Past $2,900

On February 17, global media spread sensational news: the...