A military leader returns to office.

In recent news, a clip has emerged, showcasing US drone strikes in Latin America, stirring up a storm of controversy and reflection on America's war history.

The clip was published in the context of US drone strikes, which have been a part of the ongoing "war against narcoterrorism." This war, a combination of two past wars that were not fought against clearly defined enemies – the war on drugs declared by Richard Nixon and the war on terror declared by George W. Bush – seems to have followed a similar trajectory, with both wars appearing to have been lost.

The war against "terror" has played out in various geographical locations, not just Afghanistan and Iraq. The USA could have spared itself the renaming of its War Department after World War II, a change that was proposed by none other than Donald Trump during his presidency, though the search results do not confirm if he fully implemented it.

Interestingly, the proposal to rename the Department of Defense to a "War Department" was also made by Christopher Hitchens, a socialist and critic of the US empire, after the 9/11 attacks. In contrast, Barack Obama, who succeeded George W. Bush, ordered drone executions in seven countries, including US citizens.

The Trump administration's decision to publish the drone strike clip has been met with criticism, with the identities of the killed individuals remaining unclear due to the lack of trials. This incident echoes the controversial actions of the past, such as the bombardment of Reuters journalists in Baghdad in 2007, which was made public by WikiLeaks.

The website, an independent, left-wing, and opinionated daily newspaper, has been in operation since 1979. Its content includes comments, essays, and debate texts that often present contradictory positions, reflecting the diverse opinions on the matters of war and foreign policy.

Meanwhile, in Germany, Defense Minister Boris Pistorius is demanding "military preparedness," but a planned renaming of the German Defense Ministry is not known. In the US, Pete Hegseth, the US War Minister, is proud of the name change and frequently references it on his Instagram account.

Notably, Donald Trump recently wrote on Truth Social that Chicago will soon find out "why it's called the WAR Department." The sentiment suggests a continued emphasis on the military aspect of the US government, a topic that continues to spark debate and controversy in the global arena.

The war in Vietnam, another controversial chapter in US history, was not a defense for the USA, but a fight against the Vietnamese people's right to self-determination. The war in Vietnam was less "cold" for the burned and maimed civilians in Vietnamese villages than the term suggests for the great confrontation of superpowers.

As the world watches the unfolding events in Latin America and beyond, the question remains: what does the future hold for US foreign policy and its approach to war?