Cdr Sandeep Dhawan served in the Indian Navy from 1988 to 2009. He was a Maritime Reconnaissance Pilot and a Flying Instructor. He has flown eight types of aircraft and has over 12000 hours of flying experience. He has served as Captain with Kingfisher Airlines, SpiceJet, and Jet Airways. In addition to the Indian Navy, he has served with IAF and the Indian Coast Guard. He is a geopolitical analyst and writes for various online websites and organizations. His personal website is insightful.co.in has a huge fan following and a very large viewership.