Citizenship in Peru as a Public Issue and Multisectoral National Policy: Impact on National Security and Defense

Abstract

This research article employs an analytical-propositional methodology to examine the exercise of citizenship in Peru as a public issue. The study identifies that limitations in civic practice negatively impact democratic governance, security, national defense, and social development. The concept is analyzed from philosophical and political perspectives, in which citizenship is understood as the full exercise of rights and the responsible fulfillment of duties grounded in social awareness. Based on empirical evidence, such as institutional distrust and educational gaps, the research formulates the problem in accordance with the methodology of the National Center for Strategic Planning (CEPLAN) and proposes the design of a Política Nacional Multisectoral (PNM) (Multisectoral National Policy) with a time horizon to 2035. The analysis concludes that strengthening civic capacities contributes to optimizing resource management in the field of security and to enhancing democratic performance. Additionally, the role of the Armed Forces (FF.AA.) is highlighted in the formation of civic values and principles that strengthen institutional resilience and promote sustainable state development.