Lt Col Manoj K Channan
327 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.
Governance in a Billion-Plus Democracy: A Roadmap for India’s Future
With a population exceeding 1.4 billion, India stands at a crossroads. The choices made today will determine whether it emerges as a global superpower...
The Jabbar Top Strike: An Assessment of the 2019 India-Pakistan Aerial Engagement
The airstrikes conducted by the Indian Air Force (IAF) in response to the Pulwama terror attack in 2019 represent a significant moment in modern...
The EB-5 Visa Rush: A Mirror to India’s Talent Exodus and Economic Dilemmas
In recent years, India has witnessed a growing trend of affluent families investing in the U.S. EB-5 visa program, which grants a pathway to...
From Kfir to J-36: Lessons for India in Indigenous Fighter Jet Development
India stands at a critical juncture in its journey to modernize its air force. Given its aging fleet and increasing regional security challenges, the...
How U.S. Disengagement is Reshaping Alliances Worldwide
As the geopolitical landscape evolves, major shifts in global alliances, economic structures, and military frameworks are reshaping the international order. The emergence of a...
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Russia Extends SSJ-100 Life by Five Years—But There’s More to Come
Russia has authorized an extensive extension of the service...
Jamnagar Calling: Washington Needs India’s Diesel, and Delhi Should Set Its Price
When a US Secretary of State skips the ceremonial...
India Cannot Afford Semiconductor Dependence
The next war may begin long before the first...
