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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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

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

Unleashing the Dogs of War: Exploring the Use of Private Military Contractors for Hybrid Warfare by India

Historical BackgroundThroughout history, mercenaries and other private actors have been used in various military and security activities and are nothing new. However, the modern...

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The Fight for the Two Straits: Hormuz and Bab al‑Mandab, and What It Means for India

The Houthi seizure of Yemen’s Red Sea coast and...

Airtel Money: The IPO That Reveals India’s Edge in Africa

When an African payments company prepares for what could...

Russia Gets More Su-57s—But Nobody Knows Exactly How Many Are Now in Service 

On September 24, 2026, the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC)...

The Shadow Fleet Battle: Sanctions, AIS Blackouts, and the Missing Context

“The shadow fleet” has become one of the most...