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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India at the Pivot: US–China Competition, Strategic Trust, and the Next Phase of the Partnership

In a significant 2026 hearing of the US–China Economic...

Russia Targets 2028 for New Orbital Station as Space Race Heats Up 

First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov has publicly addressed...

Russia Quietly Keeps Il-96 Alive as State Demand Surges  

The Il-96-300, a Russian widebody aircraft that was previously...

Why Russia Flew Its New Airliners to the Frozen North

One of the most important aviation stories in Russia...