Lt Col Manoj K Channan
321 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.
Lip Service Nationalism: Are Politicians Exploiting Patriotism for Votes?
The timeless Chetwoode Motto of the Indian Military Academy, "The safety, honour, and welfare of your country come first, always and every time. The honour,...
Duty, Sacrifice, and Bravery: Religious Lessons for the Indian Defence Forces
Religions have always shaped civilisations, societies, and individuals by inculcating values, principles, and ethics. Drawing inspiration from Christianity, Islam, Zoroastrianism, Sikhism, and Judaism, the...
Serving the Nation: A Legacy of Valor and Resilience by India’s Armed Force
The British Government rejected options involving withdrawal from India for strategic reasons; they proceeded to work out the quantum of British troops that were...
India’s Stand Against China’s Hegemony Reshaping Geopolitics
India is currently in a state of inertia, assuming a prominent position within the geopolitical landscape. The new Century is purported to be the...
National Security Pawns: PM’s Shocking Statements for Short-Term Political Advantage
I am deeply disturbed by some of the statements made by the highest in the land on matters of national securities for narrow political...
Breaking
The Pager Operation and the Illusion That Hezbollah Is Finished
The pager operation was an exceptional intelligence achievement. Treating...
Nuremberg, Karma, and the Lessons for Delhi—Power Is Temporary; Accountability Is Not
The historic photograph of the Nuremberg courtroom captures an...
The Attack on Indian Talent Could Cost America Dearly
On 8 October 2026, the US administration suspended eight...
Russia Solves a Major Problem in Brain-Inspired AI With a New Memristor
Russia has announced a breakthrough in a key component...
