Lt Col Manoj K Channan
331 Articles
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.
How Listening Could Save India’s Democratic Spirit
Democracy is often lauded as the most resilient form of governance, the ultimate protection of liberty and representation. Nevertheless, elections are insufficient to maintain...
Endurance vs Relevance: Addressing India’s Surveillance Blind Spots
In military and security circles, endurance is often equated with capability. The longer a drone or aircraft can stay airborne, the more "valuable" it...
OROP II Anomalies: A Travesty of Justice Against India’s Veterans
The One Rank One Pension (OROP) scheme was introduced to promote fairness and equity in pension payments among India's armed forces retirees. In principle,...
Ladakh at the Crossroads: A Democratic Manifesto for India’s Northern Frontier
Ladakh, India's northernmost region and one of its most strategically sensitive territories, stands at a pivotal point in its history. Since its separation from...
From Gurukuls to Sweatshops: A Critical Review and Roadmap for Indian Education
The Indian education system, with its roots in the venerable Guru-Shishya parampara, has undergone a fascinating historical evolution. This journey, marked by the resilience...
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Russia’s MC-21 programme is moving another step forward, with...
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Izhstal, a steel producer, has filed a bankruptcy petition...
The Houthi Protection Racket: Saudi Gets the Bill, Iran Arms, Price Keeps Rising
There is something almost surreal about the spectacle unfolding...
America’s PW1900G Beats Russia’s PD-8 on Cost—But There’s a Catch
Russia is currently confronted with an economic constraint in...
