UN peacekeeping: Kazakhstan’s contribution

Abstract

The article provides a brief introduction of what UN peacekeeping is about, as well as highlights the role of the Republic of Kazakhstan in various peacekeeping operations. Peacekeeping had become an integral part of world politics at large due to its contribution toward the establishment of peaceful systems and environment. It saw a drastic transformation from its initial form, whereby it was used as a tool to defuse Cold War confrontation. Over time it was applied as an instrument in creating stability and peace in all parts of the world. However, it was not always successful and had mixed results throughout the history of its application. The data upon which the research relied was provided by the official UN mission reports and other research articles conducted by scholars. The article used the general scientific and special methods of scientific knowledge. Among the results of the research, we indicate the following: upsides and downsides for Kazakhstan`s participation in peacekeeping operations, contributions, losses, and problematic instances of peacekeeping. The article is oriented toward the public, as a recap of major events within the peacekeeping framework. For more professional readers, it has several opening ideas for political discussions and raises questions about the importance of peacekeeping.