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

For nearly forty years, the veterans of Operation PAWAN have borne a burden few can understand: the weight of sacrifice, heavy memories, unanswered questions,...

Racing Against the Clock: How India Can Achieve Self-Sufficiency in Critical Technologies

India faces a moment where modern warfare, pressure on global supply chains, and tightening geopolitical ties demand faster, more targeted, and more ambitious innovation....

The Crucible of Indian Democracy: Why 272 Signatories Cannot Represent 1.4 Billion Indians

India, the world’s largest democracy, faces a moment of serious reflection. Recent political upheaval, accusations of electoral fraud, and increasing distrust in constitutional institutions...

Red Fort Blast: The Security Lapse We Refuse to See

The recent blast at the Red Fort and the recovery of a significant cache of explosives in Faridabad have once again revealed a truth...

Addressing Demographic Shifts Through Policy and National Unity

In the 21st century, demographic changes have overtaken traditional security concerns to become one of the most significant factors shaping global politics, societal stability,...

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The End of American Guarantees: Why India Must Prepare for a Harder World

The debate over recent US-Iran negotiations has largely been...

Russia’s New PD-8 Engine Is Finally Ready—Now the Real Challenge Begins

Russia has achieved one of the most important milestones...

When Washington Courts Doha: Why India Must Rely on Its Own Strategic Compass?

The conduct of great powers is often revealed not...

Russia’s New Yak-130M Takes Flight—It’s No Longer Just a Trainer

The Yak-130M prototype has successfully completed its maiden flight,...