Vol. 4 No. 2 (2025): May to August

The Peruvian Army Center for Strategic Studies (CEEEP) presents the twelfth issue of the journal Security y Land Power, whose purpose is to publish original research articles related to security, defense and the military profession. These contributions are based on four lines of research: Strategic Assessment, Strategic Anticipation, Strategic Art and Land Power, and Strategic Leadership and Institutional Management.

In this context, national and international specialists offer perspectives ranging from the historical study of war models to the application of emerging technologies in the defensive field. The institutional diversity and interdisciplinary approaches of the authors enrich the debate on defense and land power. Each paper has undergone rigorous evaluation processes in accordance with CEEEP standards, reflecting a strong commitment to academic excellence and strategic relevance.

This issue brings together six outstanding articles, each related to a line of research that underpins their contributions. The analysis of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict is addressed in the first article, “The Role of Global Powers in the Palestinian-Israeli Armed Conflict,” written by Dr. Jury Carla Medina Uribe, doctoral candidate Hubert Luque Huamani Chirinos, and law student Jeremy Montalbán Medina. This work, framed within the line of Strategic Evaluation, shows how the geostrategic and economic interests of the United States (US), Russia, and China have contributed to prolonging this conflict, generating tensions between diplomatic discourse and concrete actions on the ground.

In terms of internal security, the second article, “Mining, National Security, and Governance: Strategic Threats and Risks in the Southern Peruvian Mining Corridor,” written by Major General Miguel Ángel Gonzales Bojórquez, Lieutenant Colonel Manolo Eduardo Villagra, and specialist Diana Selene Rosell Claudet, falls under the category of Strategic Assessment. This work addresses the threats arising from illegal mining, linked to criminal economies and regulatory gaps, proposing a National Mining Security Strategy that articulates security, legality, and sustainable development.

The third article, "Informality, Corruption, and Impunity as Structural Threats to Peru's National Security," written by Lieutenant Colonel Manolo Eduardo Villagra, Major General Oscar Luis Calle Pérez, and specialist Diana Selene Rosell Claudet, also part of the Strategic Assessment section, analyzes how these deep-rooted problems affect democratic institutions and national security, highlighting the fundamental role that the Armed Forces play in shaping values and social cohesion, especially in a context of institutional weakening and social fragmentation. AA. play in the formation of values and social cohesion, especially in a context of institutional weakening and social fragmentation.

The fourth article, written by Lieutenant Colonel Manolo Eduardo Villagra—PhD in Development and Strategic Security—entitled “21st Century Geopolitics and Peru in the New World Order,” falls within the realm of Strategic Anticipation. This text proposes a national strategy that integrates security, defense, development, and strategic leadership, with the aim of repositioning Peru as a key geostrategic hub in South America in the face of complex transnational threats and current global dynamics.

Regarding the conflict in Ukraine, the fifth article, “Three Years of War in Ukraine and the Changing Character of Warfare,” authored by Colonel Matthew Holbrook, a US reserve officer with a master's degree in strategic studies, falls within the realm of Strategic Art and Land Power. This analysis highlights the technological innovations introduced in the conflict, such as unmanned aerial systems and the decentralization of tactical leadership, examining their impact on military doctrine, leadership training, and preparation for large-scale combat scenarios.

Finally, the sixth article, “Analysis of the Armed Forces’ Participation in Peru's Sustainable Development,” written by Peruvian Army Lieutenant Colonel Roberto Carlos Alonso Tapia, a specialist in strategic planning and public management, falls under the heading of Strategic Leadership and Institutional Management. It examines the multisectoral role played by the Armed Forces in the country's governance, resilience, and territorial cohesion, proposing mechanisms to align their actions with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in vulnerable areas.

With this selection, the magazine reaffirms its commitment to generating rigorous, high-quality strategic knowledge, contributing decisively to strengthening national security and defense. By consolidating a space for critical analysis, the publication positions itself as an essential reference for the military profession and public policy formulation, in a global scenario that demands innovative and adaptive responses.