Lt Col Manoj K Channan

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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.

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Rethinking Carriers for India’s Maritime Security: Lessons from the WWII Escort Carrier

India's naval strategy is at a crossroads. On one side is the traditional view: that power at sea is best projected through large, heavily...

The Torch That Never Dies: An Evening with the Regiment Across Generations

In an armoured regiment, camaraderie isn't just a value; it's the lifeblood. Few occasions in life let one truly feel the weight and warmth...

The Geopolitical Realignment: India at the Center of a Changing World Order

The 21st century is witnessing a profound reshaping of global geopolitics, driven by shifts in economic power, strategic interests, and the rise of assertive...

Thanks for the tariffs, Donald! Why Trump deserves the Bharat Ratna (and maybe a samosa too)

India currently has a $40 billion trade surplus with the United States. That’s a significant amount; it’s a bright red target. And sure enough,...

An Envoy with an Agenda: India’s Dilemma Over a Politically Motivated U.S. Ambassador

When news broke of Sergio Gor's appointment as the next U.S. Ambassador to India, reactions within India's strategic and diplomatic community were far from...

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Why Russia Wants Its Next Big Air Hub in Africa—And What It Means for Travelers  

Alexey Buevich, Deputy Head of the Federal Air Transport...

The Great Delhi Gas Chamber: A Showcase of Governance by Smog

Every year, like clockwork, Delhi turns into a gas...

Shadows on the Rupee: Reflecting India’s Structural Fault Lines

The Indian Rupee’s drop to nearly ₹90 against the...

Honour Finally Acknowledged — But Closure Still Awaits: The Long Journey of OP PAWAN Veterans

For nearly forty years, the veterans of Operation PAWAN...