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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Why India’s Silence After Its Airstrike Was a Strategic Misstep

The Trigger Event: A Tragedy That Demanded Justice The morning of 22 April 2025, changed the course of South Asia's security landscape. A group of...

Turkey vs Saudi Arabia: A Contest for Islamic Leadership in the 21st Century

As the Islamic world faces the turbulence of ideological realignment and multipolar geopolitics, a subtle but significant contest is playing out between two powerful...

Pakistan – An Enigma: Rethinking India’s Strategy for Engagement and Influence

Pakistan remains one of India's most persistent geopolitical challenges. Born from a communal divide, its trajectory has been defined by instability, hostility, and a...

Field Marshal or Failed Marshal? – Was It Political Convenience or Pure Power Play? Inside Asim Munir’s Ascent

A few months ago, rumors circulated in the GHQ corridors about General Asim Munir, not as a rising star but as a man on...

Pakistan’s New Field Marshal: A Step Forward or a Leap into the Past?

General Asim Munir's promotion to the highest military rank in Pakistan—field marshal, a title rarely bestowed—marked a seismic moment in the country's political and...

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The European Union's promises of military and economic assistance...

Norway Picks Britain’s Type 26 Frigates in $10 Billion Defense Gamble

The Norwegian government has made a historic decision by...

The Geopolitical Realignment: India at the Center of a Changing World Order

The 21st century is witnessing a profound reshaping of...

Thanks for the tariffs, Donald! Why Trump deserves the Bharat Ratna (and maybe a samosa too)

India currently has a $40 billion trade surplus with...