Lt Col Manoj K Channan
333 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.
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,...
After Pahalgam: Rethinking India’s Strategy Toward Pakistan
The Pahalgam attack has shattered the illusion of normalcy in Kashmir. Despite narratives of stability and tourist inflows, the underlying threat of Pakistan-backed terrorism...
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The Middle East’s New Security Architecture: Alliances Without an Anchor
The Middle East is entering a period of strategic...
Russia’s Il-114-300 Gets a Cargo Mission: The An-26 Successor Is Taking Shape
Russia is broadening the scope of its new Il-114-300...
MC-21 Flight Tests Cross 100 Hours Again—Is Russia Closing In on Certification?
Russia’s MC-21-310 certification programme has maintained a higher pace...
Russia’s Il-114-300 Gets a New Wing! What Engineers Have Changed Will Surprise You
Russia’s Il-114-300 regional turboprop aircraft has received significant wing...
