Lt Col Manoj K Channan
271 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.
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Europe’s Tolerance Dilemma: Lessons in Security, Integration, and India’s Plural Strength
Europe today is confronting more than a migration challenge. It is confronting a deeper question about identity, governance, and the limits of tolerance in...
Iran Is the Battlefield, China Is the Target
The evolving confrontation between the United States and Iran is not confined to Tehran or the Persian Gulf. It represents a wider geopolitical contest...
Armour Under Threat: Are Tanks Still Relevant in the Age of Drones & ATGMs
The death of the tank has been repeatedly predicted since the first armoured vehicles rolled into battle at Cambrai in 1916. From their earliest...
India’s Dual Logistics Strategy: RELOS with Russia and LEMOA with the USA in a Multipolar World
In an era marked by geopolitical rivalry, shifting alignments, and persistent conflict, logistics has emerged as a decisive element of military power. India’s operationalisation...
Haifa and Beyond: India’s Century of Courage on Global Battlefields
When Indians speak of courage beyond their borders, the name Haifa deserves a place of honour. On 23 September 1918, Indian cavalry, particularly the...
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Black-Grey Beast: First Look at Russia’s EVS-360 High-Speed Train Exterior
A major industrial milestone has been achieved by Russia's...
The UAE Has Chosen the Future. India Should Read the Signal
The current turbulence across West Asia is not just...
Russia’s New Soyuz-5 Rocket Roars to Life with World’s Most Powerful “Tsar Engine”
April 30th was an important date for the Russian...
