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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Changing Ethos and Traditions of the Indian Army: A Dangerous Drift

The Indian Army, traditionally grounded in professionalism, discipline, and a clear purpose, finds itself at a crucial juncture today. Subtle but significant changes at...

Pakistan’s Slow Implosion: Why India Must Plan, Not React

The admission made recently by Pakistan's Defence Minister about Pakistan's historical involvement in training and supporting terrorism at the behest of the United States,...

After Pahalgam: Rethinking India’s Strategy Toward Pakistan

The Pahalgam attack has shattered the illusion of normalcy in Kashmir. Despite narratives of stability and tourist inflows, the underlying threat of Pakistan-backed terrorism...

Let Kashmiriyat Win, Not Terror

The recent attack in Pahalgam was not just a terror strike—it was a stress test for India's Kashmir strategy. It targeted more than civilians;...

Pahalgam Attack: Why Pakistan Always Times Terror Strikes Like This

Yet another terror attack, this time in Pahalgam, has rocked Kashmir, timed, as before, with the visit of a high-profile U.S. dignitary. The pattern...

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In the first part of this series, we established...

Belarus Scales Up for MC-21 and Tu-214 Boom  

The expansion of aviation manufacturing capabilities in Belarus is...

Iran Is Not Iraq: The Anatomy of a Modern Kill Zone—Part 1

Military history has a peculiar way of shaping strategic...