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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China’s Expanding Influence in the Indian Subcontinent and Its Security Implications for India

China's rising influence in the Indian subcontinent has significantly impacted India's security calculus, as Beijing actively engages with India's neighboring countries through economic investments,...

India at the Crossroads: Navigating Complexities in China Relations Amid Shifting Global Alliances

As the 2024 BRICS Summit unfolds, India's position on the global stage is more pivotal and nuanced than ever. India is recalibrating its diplomatic...

Is India Surrounded by Enemies? Can India Contain Its Neighborhood?

Since August 1947, India has been fortunate to have a robust democracy. The initial years were dominated by the leadership that had an active...

Sheikh Hasina’s Fall: Unravelling Bangladesh’s Political and Social Crisis

Sheikh Hasina, the Prime Minister of Bangladesh and daughter of the nation's founding father, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, has been a prominent political figure for...

Op Pawan – a Reappraisal of Its Contemporary Relevance in Future Out-of-area Operations

OP PAWAN represents a significant chapter in the history of the Indian Defence Forces. This article aims to take us through the pivotal events...

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Why China Still Can’t Build the World’s Most Advanced Chip Machines  

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Russia Sets 2026 Deadline for Il-114, SJ-100 & MC-21—A New Aviation Era Begins

Russia’s civil aviation sector has reached perhaps its most...

Russia Quietly Launches Ultra-Low Loss Photonic Chip Platform—A New Tech Race Begins  

In March 2026, Russia took a significant step to...

Inside Russia’s Secret Digital Factory Network Powering Jet Engines

The global aerospace industry is currently experiencing a transformation...