Lt Col Manoj K Channan
316 Articles
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.
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...
Why China’s Conflict with India over Arunachal Pradesh and Ladakh May Require More Than Military Might
The current standoff between India and China along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) has been a cause of concern for both countries and...
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Rosatom Clears First MBIR Fuel Assemblies for Reactor’s Initial Core
Rosatom has completed acceptance testing of the first three...
No Hamas in the West Bank? The Threat Is Five Minutes from My Home
Some political statements are open to debate. Some assessments...
Applause Is Not Evidence: The Controversy Over NAZA’s Claims
A film can be disturbing. It can be emotionally...
Russia Rebuilt the MC-21: What Changed From the 300 to the 310?
Russia's MC-21 has been touted for years as a...
