Lt Col Manoj K Channan
319 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.
Why the Middle East Continues to Matter to American Primacy
The Abraham Accords derive their identity from Abraham the patriarch revered across the three Abrahamic faith traditions: Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Clarifying this symbolism...
Beyond the American Lion: India’s Multi-Alignment Doctrine and the Strategic Value of Keeping Options Open
There are moments in international politics when power reveals itself not through military displays or diplomatic theatre, but through hesitation. Strategic capability becomes meaningful...
Rubio in Delhi: India Must Engage America Without Illusion
When senior American officials arrive in New Delhi, speaking the familiar language of partnership, shared values, and strategic cooperation, India should pay attention to...
The LTTE After Defeat: How it Continues to Shape Politics, Security, and Diaspora Networks
In May 2009, Sri Lanka declared victory over the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), ending one of the longest and deadliest insurgencies in...
When Citizens Fall Silent: National Well-Being, Democratic Responsibility and the Duty to Speak
Every nation, irrespective of its economic strength, political stability, or global standing, periodically reaches moments when it must pause and honestly assess the direction...
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Russia Repaints Volga-Dnepr’s Il-76 With Domestic Paint After Years of Foreign Coatings
A Volga-Dnepr cargo aircraft has emerged as the latest...
Russia Is Going ALL IN on Chips—Sber Reveals Massive New Plan
The microelectronics industry in Russia has the potential to...
The White Dove That Burned on October 7
Before Be’eri, Nir Oz, Kfar Aza, and Nahal Oz...
Russia’s Shturm Robot Tank Finally Enters the Spotlight—Pairs It With a T-90M
Russia’s “Shturm” heavy robotic tank made a notable appearance...
