Nathaniel Zetter
@nathanielzetter.bsky.social
Writer and academic. Teaching culture and theory at the University of Cambridge.
I co-wrote a piece with T. Banerjee for the @latimes.com on the Department of Defense’s renaming. “Defense” has long made military action sound inevitable while masking its true objectives. Calling it “War” is more honest about American history—and could mean less military funding in the future.
Contributor: 'Department of War' is a more accurate label than 'Defense'
President Trump's idea to rename the department invites Americans to reckon more honestly with the nation’s use of military power.
www.latimes.com
September 19, 2025 at 7:07 PM
I co-wrote a piece with T. Banerjee for the @latimes.com on the Department of Defense’s renaming. “Defense” has long made military action sound inevitable while masking its true objectives. Calling it “War” is more honest about American history—and could mean less military funding in the future.
With Trisha Urmi Banerjee, I wrote for the @washingtonpost.com / @postopinions.bsky.social about how the Paris 2024 ceremonies overturned N*zi Olympic legacies and how LA can go even further in 2028. www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
Opinion | Paris overturned the Olympics’ Nazi traditions. L.A. 2028 can follow its example.
The Nazis used the 1936 Games as a propaganda tool. Paris upended that history.
www.washingtonpost.com
September 17, 2024 at 5:47 PM
With Trisha Urmi Banerjee, I wrote for the @washingtonpost.com / @postopinions.bsky.social about how the Paris 2024 ceremonies overturned N*zi Olympic legacies and how LA can go even further in 2028. www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...