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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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,...

Operation Sindoor and the Red Fort Challenge: India’s Strategic Resolve in a Turbulent Neighbourhood

In recent years, India’s security environment has been punctuated by a series of provocations and terrorist attacks that challenge the country’s sovereignty and test...

Rethinking India’s Foreign Policy: From Illusion to Realism

India’s foreign policy is at a critical juncture. As global and regional shifts unfold, it's clear that minor adjustments won't suffice. What India needs...

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The Middle East’s New Security Architecture: Alliances Without an Anchor

The Middle East is entering a period of strategic...

Russia’s Il-114-300 Gets a Cargo Mission: The An-26 Successor Is Taking Shape

Russia is broadening the scope of its new Il-114-300...

MC-21 Flight Tests Cross 100 Hours Again—Is Russia Closing In on Certification? 

Russia’s MC-21-310 certification programme has maintained a higher pace...

Russia’s Il-114-300 Gets a New Wing! What Engineers Have Changed Will Surprise You

Russia’s Il-114-300 regional turboprop aircraft has received significant wing...