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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Essential Features of a Future-Ready Combat Vehicle for Modern Battlefields

As warfare becomes increasingly complex and multifaceted, the design of combat vehicles must evolve to meet both conventional and unconventional threats. Today's battlefields demand...

The Forgotten Sacrifice: A Nation’s Apathy Toward the Heroes of Operation Pawan

Thirty-seven years have passed since Operation Pawan, a controversial and complex military mission that saw the Indian Peacekeeping Forces (IPKF) deployed in Sri Lanka...

Donald J. Trump: Return to Power and a Transformative Agenda for the United States

Donald J. Trump emerged victorious and poised to lead the nation once more in the recent US presidential election. Years after his controversial departure,...

Strengthening Indo-Canada Relations: Addressing Challenges and Building a Cooperative Future

History has rooted the relationship between India and Canada, which continues to evolve with significant cultural, political, and economic dynamics. The early Sikh migration...

All That Glitters Is Not Gold: India’s Pragmatic Approach to Real World Power Struggles

India must approach its role in the geopolitical arena with clear-eyed pragmatism given the complex interplay of global power dynamics. The spectacle of diplomatic...

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The Recurring Contradictions of Indian Politics

In the sweltering political climate of 2026, India once...

Russia’s Latest Sarmat Launch Highlights New Era of Missile Competition 

Russia has once again brought global attention to its...

The Beijing Pivot: How a POTUS-China Summit Reshapes the World Order

President Donald Trump’s state visit to Beijing in mid-2026...