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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Strategic Alliances and Tense Standoffs : India – Qatar Relations Amidst Global Espionage

In the complex mosaic of global politics, espionage often acts as an unseen force that reshapes the contours of international alliances and conflicts. Nations...

Overhauling DRDO: Unleashing the Full Potential of Indian Innovation

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is India's primary defence research and development agency. It was established in 1958 and falls under the...

Bhangarh Fort and Sariska Tiger Reserve: A Perfect Blend of Mystery and Wildlife

Weekend getaways are the new norm as India's young population is adventurous and is always on the "go". The introduction of new cars/SUVs and...

India’s Tapestry of Tensions: Terror, Religion and Media

Historical Overview of Terrorism Throughout human history, violence has left its mark. Terrorism, often perceived as violence with political, religious, or ideological motives aimed at...

The India-China Border Dispute: The Risky Game of Waiting for a Blink

The India-China border issue has consistently remained one of the major fault lines in Asian geopolitics. Since the 1962 Sino-Indian War, both nations have...

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Russia Moves Closer to Quiet Supersonic Passenger Flight with “Strizh” Tests  

In December 2025, the Zhukovsky Central Aerohydrodynamic Institute (TsAGI)...

Russia’s PD-8 Engine Falls Short on Thrust, Delays SJ-100 Full Operations

The Russian PD-8 aircraft engine, developed by the United...

Sovereignty Before Alignment: India’s Strategic Autonomy at the Indo-US–Indo-Russia Crossroads

India’s foreign policy has consistently prioritised independence over alignment,...

Vijay Diwas Is Not a Metaphor: Why 1971 Cannot Be Equated With 2025

Vijay Diwas commemorates a clear national victory that was...