Lt Col Manoj K Channan
317 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.
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...
Pakistan’s Tightrope: The Quest to Become the Gulf’s Net Security Provider
Competing pressures increasingly shape Pakistan’s strategic posture. Geographically anchored in South Asia yet deeply connected to the Gulf, Islamabad seeks to expand its influence...
Resetting the World Order: From Ideology to Geopolitical Bargaining
The post-Cold War order, anchored in unipolar American supremacy, liberal economic norms, and a U.S. role as the net security provider across key regions,...
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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...
MC-21 Takes 12 Months to Build—But There’s a Big Catch
How much time does it take to put together...
