About the Author

Peruvian Army (EP) Infantry Colonel Hinder José Quijano Jaramillo holds a master’s degree in Military Sciences with a specialization in Strategic Planning and Decision Making, and a master’s degree in Educational Management from the Federico Villarreal National University (UNFV). He also completed a master’s degree in Defense and National Development at the Center for Higher National Studies (CAEN), demonstrating a solid academic background focused on strategic analysis and institutional management. He has also completed the Socio-Environmental Conflict Resolution Program at the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru (PUCP), the Advanced Strategic Intelligence Program at the National Intelligence School of the National Intelligence Directorate (DINI), and the Advanced Intelligence Program of the Peruvian Army. In addition, he has specialized training in the Regular Sniper Program, which complements his professional profile with operational and intelligence skills applied to the military field. Throughout his career, he has served as an operations officer for the VRAEM Special Command (CEVRAEN), a role in which he has contributed directly to the planning and execution of operations aimed at strengthening national security and defense, consolidating a career marked by institutional commitment and excellence in service to his country.