Vol. 3 No. 2 (2024): April to June

The Center for Strategic Studies of Peru (CEEEP) is pleased to present the eighth edition of the “Security and Land Power Magazine”, a space dedicated to the analysis, reflection and debate in key areas such as security, defense and the military profession. In this issue, national and international experts, with academic rigor and strategic vision, contribute valuable perspectives on topics ranging from the evaluation of defense policies to the analysis of international conflicts. The journal focuses on four lines of research: Strategic Assessment, Strategic Anticipation, Strategic Art and Land Power, and Strategic Leadership and Institutional Management.

In the area of Strategic Assessment, the contribution of Robert Evan Ellis, a renowned U.S. academic and public policy analyst specializing in Latin America and the Caribbean, stands out.  In his article “Argentina: Security Challenges and the Government Response”, he outlines the challenges facing the country, including drug trafficking, terrorism and illegal fishing. He highlights the appointment of experienced ministers to rebuild the capabilities of the security forces and addresses the complex relationship between the security forces and the police forces, emphasizing the importance of international cooperation to combat transnational crime. Similarly, Clemente Rodríguez Urbina, Master in Political Science and Government specialized in International Relations, in “Insecurity is what States make of it: U.S. Securitization of China”, examines the deterioration of the relationship between both countries in the Asia-Pacific region. He analyzes the North’s perception of China’s actions as a threat to its security and questions the effectiveness of the U.S. strategy to address tensions with the Asian power.  Likewise, Mariano López de Miguel, historian and PhD in History from the University of Murcia, in “ISIS-K: A Reboot of Jihadist Terrorism?” explores the roots of jihadist terrorism in the Russian Federation, particularly in Chechnya. Assesses the threat posed by groups such as ISIS-K both inside and outside Russia, reviews Russia’s influence in Central Asian nations, and the possibility of a new “Fundamentalist International.”

On the other hand, José Manuel Qwistgaard Suárez, retired Colonel of the Peruvian Army, in “ Alto Huallaga: A Success Story “, studies the success of government intervention in the fight against drugs in the Alto Huallaga region between 2003 and 2011. It highlights the significant reduction of coca hectares and the development of alternative projects, emphasizing the importance of a comprehensive approach that includes eradication, crop substitution and rural development. Additionally, Colonel of the Colombian National Army, Orlando Quiñones Marriaga, in “Transnational Consequences of the Colombia-FARC Peace Process”, analyzes the impact of the peace agreement in Colombia on the expansion of transnational crime in South America, with a focus on Ecuador. He examines the relationship between drug trafficking and terrorism, the security challenges in the Andean nation and proposes a comprehensive and regional response to combat transnational crime.

Then, with regard to Strategic Anticipation, there is the contribution of Julio Hernan Santa Cruz Zavaleta, Lieutenant Colonel of the Peruvian Army. In “Social Networks Security: Navigating with Cyber Awareness and Solidarity”, he explores the influence of social networks in contemporary society, addressing the impact on critical thinking skills, citizen participation and mental health, raising questions about the responsible use of social networks for an inclusive and sustainable development.

Finally, CEEEP hopes that this publication will be a valuable resource for academics, practitioners and leaders committed to research and building a safer and more prosperous future for society.