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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Governance in a Billion-Plus Democracy: A Roadmap for India’s Future

With a population exceeding 1.4 billion, India stands at a crossroads. The choices made today will determine whether it emerges as a global superpower...

The Jabbar Top Strike: An Assessment of the 2019 India-Pakistan Aerial Engagement

The airstrikes conducted by the Indian Air Force (IAF) in response to the Pulwama terror attack in 2019 represent a significant moment in modern...

The EB-5 Visa Rush: A Mirror to India’s Talent Exodus and Economic Dilemmas

In recent years, India has witnessed a growing trend of affluent families investing in the U.S. EB-5 visa program, which grants a pathway to...

From Kfir to J-36: Lessons for India in Indigenous Fighter Jet Development

India stands at a critical juncture in its journey to modernize its air force. Given its aging fleet and increasing regional security challenges, the...

How U.S. Disengagement is Reshaping Alliances Worldwide

As the geopolitical landscape evolves, major shifts in global alliances, economic structures, and military frameworks are reshaping the international order. The emergence of a...

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

India faces a moment where modern warfare, pressure on...

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

India, the world’s largest democracy, faces a moment of...

Seventh Project 22220 Icebreaker Begins Construction: What We Know About “Stalingrad

On November 18, 2025, a ceremonial keel laying was...