Video Institucional de la Secretaría de Seguridad y Defensa Nacional - SEDENA 2015

Summary

This video highlights the importance of national security in Peru, emphasizing how development and security go hand-in-hand. It explains the role of the State in protecting the country's sovereignty, rights, and peace, through the National Defense System. The video details the coordination between various governmental bodies, including the Ministry of Defense and local governments, to address multidimensional security threats such as organized crime, cyberattacks, environmental deterioration, and social conflicts. The video also focuses on the role of the Secretariat of Security and National Defense (Sedena) in shaping security policies and ensuring the country's continued growth in a secure and peaceful environment.

Takeaways

• 😀 National security is crucial for the development and well-being of Peru and its citizens.
• 😀 The role of national security is to protect the sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity, and constitutional order of Peru.
• 😀 The State, through the National Defense System (SIDENA), is responsible for guaranteeing national security through various actions.
• 😀 The President of the Republic heads the National Defense System, which includes various bodies such as the National Security and Defense Council, Ministry of Defense, and local governments.
• 😀 National security covers the entire territory of Peru and involves both natural and legal persons, including foreign nationals exiled in the country.
• 😀 Since 2012, the National Security and Defense Secretariat (SEDENA) has been responsible for managing and coordinating the National Defense System.
• 😀 SEDENA plays a key role in articulating strategies for national security, including addressing multidimensional threats such as crime, cyberattacks, environmental degradation, and social conflicts.
• 😀 The national security approach is now multidimensional, recognizing the complexity of modern threats that combine political, economic, social, and environmental factors.
• 😀 The coordination between ministries, public organizations, regional governments, and local governments is essential to address multidimensional threats effectively.
• 😀 SEDENA’s efforts contribute to creating the conditions necessary for peace, development, and the security that Peru needs to thrive in the global arena.

Q & A

What is the primary goal of Peru's national security?

The primary goal of Peru's national security is to ensure that every Peruvian family lives in safety, peace, and tranquility, contributing to the overall development of the country.

How does the script define national security?

National security is described as the situation in which Peru and its citizens are protected from threats that could undermine sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity, the rule of law, national interests, social peace, and fundamental rights.

Who is responsible for protecting national security in Peru?

The State, through the national defense system, is responsible for ensuring national security in Peru.

What is the role of the National Defense System (SIDENA)?

The National Defense System (SIDENA) guarantees national security through various multidimensional actions aimed at creating favorable conditions for the general well-being of the nation.

What is the structure of the National Defense System in Peru?

The National Defense System is led by the President of the Republic and includes components such as the National Security and Defense Council, the National Security and Defense Secretariat (SEDENA), the National Intelligence Directorate, various ministries, public organizations, and local governments.

What is the mission of the National Security and Defense Secretariat (SEDENA)?

SEDENA's mission is to manage the national defense system, focusing on coordinating its components and creating synergies for the implementation of national security and defense policies and strategies.

How has the approach to security evolved in recent years?

Since 2012, the approach to national security has become more multidimensional, recognizing that threats now encompass not only military conflicts but also political, economic, social, environmental, and human security issues.

What are some of the threats that SEDENA addresses?

SEDENA addresses a wide range of threats, including organized crime, cyberattacks, environmental degradation, and social conflicts, aiming to protect national security in all these areas.

What is the role of the Offices of National Security and Defense (OSDENAs)?

OSDENAs, present in all entities of the national defense system, are responsible for planning and implementing actions related to national security and defense policies, strategies, and integrated strategic planning.

Why is national security essential for Peru's development?

National security is crucial for Peru's development because it ensures social peace, the rule of law, and territorial sovereignty, which are key for building trust in institutions and fostering sustainable growth.