Lt Col Manoj K Channan
315 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.
Honouring the Guardians of the Nation: The Urgent Need to Protect Indian Defence Veterans’ Rights
The Indian Armed Forces have long represented duty, sacrifice, and discipline. Those who serve are not only warriors on the battlefield but also architects...
Pakistani Nuclear Brinkmanship in Florida: A Test for U.S. and India’s Diplomacy?
In the realm of international relations and military diplomacy, words matter, and occasionally, they matter even more than actions. The recent incident in Tampa,...
Indo–US Relations at a Crossroads: Engaging with Eyes Open
For over a century, the United States has led the global order—militarily, economically, and technologically. Its history shows that any nation challenging this dominance...
Strategic Autonomy Under Fire: Why India Must Anchor Defence Policy in National Interest, Not Foreign Pressure
On 06 August 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump imposed a 50% tariff on all Indian imports, instantly casting uncertainty over India-U.S. relations. While the...
Celebrating Life’s Journey: Reflections on Birthdays, Growth, and Gratitude
As the clock approaches midnight, heralding another birthday, my thoughts drift back to my birth—a moment that even took my mother by surprise. Born...
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How Did the Il-114-300 Reach Vladivostok With a 1,400-km Range?
The flight of the new Russian turboprop Il-114-300 from...
The Money Behind the New Blood Libel Against Israel
Since 7 October 2023, I have encountered antisemitism at...
BRICS After the New Delhi Summit: India’s Strategic Choice in a Fragmenting World
The 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi should not...
Russia Is Making 98 New Chip Materials—Here’s What’s Really Behind the Push
Russia is preparing a major expansion in its domestic...
