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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India’s Civil Defense: Are We Ready for the Next War?

"You run and you run to catch up with the sun, but it's sinking, Racing around to come up behind you again. The sun is relatively...

Steel Without Strategy: The Indian Soldier’s Dilemma in a Leaderless Security Framework

As the Indian Armoured Corps commemorates its Raising Day — a moment to honor the steel sinews of our nation's conventional deterrence — it...

Israel Did It. Can India Unite Its Diverse Identities Too?

Patriotism is love and devotion to one's country, rooted in its people, culture, and values. Nationalism, however, often elevates one nation above others, fostering...

Changing Ethos and Traditions of the Indian Army: A Dangerous Drift

The Indian Army, traditionally grounded in professionalism, discipline, and a clear purpose, finds itself at a crucial juncture today. Subtle but significant changes at...

Pakistan’s Slow Implosion: Why India Must Plan, Not React

The admission made recently by Pakistan's Defence Minister about Pakistan's historical involvement in training and supporting terrorism at the behest of the United States,...

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When the State Turns Its Back: Policing, Politics and the Student Protests

The joint press conference by government representatives and the...

Japan Is Going 6 Km Underwater in Search of Strategic Metals

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Inside Russia’s MC-21 Factory: 18 Aircraft Already Under Construction

Following President Vladimir Putin's visit to the Irkutsk Aviation...

Russia’s Mysterious Chipmaker Is Quietly Building a New Semiconductor Operation

The secretive Zelenograd-based chipmaker NM-Tech is preparing to establish...