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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Boundary, Competition, and the Illusion of Growth: Rethinking India’s Strategy on China

India's strategic engagement with China has been shaped over decades by contested boundaries, recurring military standoffs, and the fragile balance between cooperation and competition....

India’s Roadmap for Multi-Domain Operations: Implementation, Timelines, and Bridging Capability Gaps

India's Joint Doctrine for Multi-Domain Operations (MDO) marks a significant shift in its national security approach, emphasising the importance of integrating all elements of...

SCO Tianjin Declaration: Addressing India-China Tensions, Middle East Conflicts, and the Resurgence of 1930s Protectionism

The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), since its inception, has been more than a regional grouping; it is a political barometer of Eurasia. With its...

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...

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Russia’s Glide Bombs vs U.S. QUICKSINK: A New Era of Cost-Effective Weapons

The U.S. Air Force performed another major military exercise...

India-Nepal: From Symbiosis to Suspicion: Tracing Decades of Political Upheaval

India and Nepal share a close connection that few...

Commemorating the 1965 War: Insights, Reflections, and Lessons for the Future

The Indo-Pak War of 1965 holds a unique place...

From Fighter Jets to Rockets: HAL to Manufacture ISRO’s SSLV for Global Market

The Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) Technology Transfer Agreement...