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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Beyond Tactics: The Power of Philosophy and History in Shaping Modern Military Leaders

The leadership principles in ancient epics like the Ramayana and Mahabharata are highly applicable to modern military leadership. Lord Rama's ethical leadership in the...

Beyond the Spin: Deciphering the Hidden Narratives Shaping the World

Perception management, a pivotal component in international relations, conflict, and geopolitical strategies, is decisive in shaping public opinion and influencing global events. This strategic...

Warlords of the Indian Subcontinent: Unraveling the Military Genius of Legendary Rulers

Throughout history, the Indian subcontinent has been a cradle of numerous powerful empires and legendary rulers, each contributing uniquely to the art of warfare...

South Asia: New Alliances Reshape Regional Power Dynamics

The geopolitical landscape of South Asia and the Indo-Pacific region is witnessing dynamic shifts, primarily influenced by the evolving relationships between major powers like...

Unlocking History’s Vaults: How Knowledge Became the Key to Social Influence

Throughout history, knowledge has often been critical in establishing and maintaining social hierarchies. Groups or classes with access to education and information usually held...

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Russia’s New Yak-130M Takes Flight—It’s No Longer Just a Trainer

The Yak-130M prototype has successfully completed its maiden flight,...

Russia’s MC-21 Surprises Aviation Industry with New 3,800 km Range Test 

The fully import-substituted MC-21-310 has reached another important milestone...

Russia’s New LNG Giant Enters Service After Sanctions Disrupted Foreign Orders

The LNG carrier Konstantin Posyet was officially brought into...

The Trump-Iran Deal: Why India’s Security Must Never Depend on Washington’s

The 14 Point agreement between the Trump administration and...