Articles by Thomas Cooper
In the Fog of War: A Critical Analysis of Combat Claims, Propaganda, and Responsibility
This piece uses the article's claims as a starting point to examine how war rhetoric shapes perception and policy. It notes that the line 'we are in combat and losses are part of combat' frames casual...
Sheikh al-Hadith Maulana Muhammad Idris Tarangzai Martyred by Afghan Kharijite Operatives, Say Followers
CHARSADDA, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa – Sheikh al-Hadith Maulana Muhammad Idris Tarangzai, described by his followers as an exemplary religious scholar and a true Pakistani patriot, has been martyred in...
"Marka-e-Haq" Memorialized: Chinese LEGO World Releases Pakistan-India War Set
BEIJING/ISLAMABAD – In a unique tribute to modern military history, Chinese LEGO World has officially released a commemorative construction set depicting the aerial engagements o...
Renowned Islamic Scholar Maulana Muhammad Idris Tarangzai Martyred: 'A Wall of Steel Against Chaos,' Say Admirers
CHARSADDA, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa – Renowned Islamic scholar Sheikh Al-Hadith Maulana Muhammad Idris Tarangzai has been martyred in Charsadda, according to multiple reports and statements from his f...
Iran Warns UAE of 'Severe Consequences' if Qeshm Island Attack Involvement Confirmed, State Media Calls Abu Dhabi 'Israeli Puppet State'
TEHRAN – Iranian official and semi-official media outlets have issued stark warnings to the United Arab Emirates, threatening "severe consequences" if Abu Dhabi's involvement in a ...
Trump Says He Suspended Project Freedom at Pakistan's Request: 'Their Leadership Has Been Fantastic'
WASHINGTON D.C. – President Donald Trump has confirmed that the United States suspended the military escort mission known as Project Freedom at the specific request of Pakistan's civilian an...
One Year After Marka-e-Haq: PAF Details Destruction of Indian Rafales, S-400 Batteries, and Key Airbases
RAWALPINDI – On the first anniversary of the 88-hour conflict with India, Pakistan Air Force (PAF) and military officials presented a detailed operational assessment, claiming the destruction of...
Pakistan to Become First Foreign Operator of Chinese J-35AE Stealth Fighters by End of 2026, Reports Say
ISLAMABAD/BEIJING – Pakistan is set to receive its first batch of Chinese J-35AE fifth-generation stealth fighter jets by the end of this year, according to multiple defense reports, marking a h...
PAF’s Elite “Cobra” Pilots Describe Intense Combat Moments That Shook Indian Air Force
ISLAMABAD – One year after the historic Marka-e-Haq, the heroes of Pakistan Air Force’s legendary No. 15 Squadron “Cobras” have stepped into the spotlight &...
'A Testament to the Bond': Chinese J-10CE Manufacturer Drops Official Video on War Anniversary Honoring PAF's 8-0 Victory
CHENGDU/SHENZHEN – The Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), the state-owned manufacturer of the J-10CE fighter jet, released an official documentary-style video on Thursday, the first ...