Just over a year ago, U.S. President Donald Trump initiated the renaming of the Department of Defense to the Department of War. According to Pentagon spokesperson and senior adviser Sean Parnell, the new name is intended to more clearly define the department's mission for both allies and potential adversaries of the United States. Parnell emphasized that the name change is not merely a symbolic gesture, but reflects a shift in rhetoric and positioning of the military department on the international stage. In his view, the term "war" more directly conveys the essence of the department's activities, which is responsible for the country's armed forces, than the neutral word "defense." The decision to rename the department has resonated widely both within the United States and abroad, as changing the name of one of the key state institutions has not only administrative but also symbolic significance, affecting the perception of Washington's military policy by allies and rivals.