Asia plays an important role in international peacekeeping operations. Throughout the world, Asian countries have contributed both financial resources and personnel to a range of peacekeeping operations.
In the United Nations Security Council, Asian countries have played a leading role in developing and enforcing resolutions on international peacekeeping operations. China, Japan, India, and South Korea have all been members of the Security Council and have been actively involved in recent peacekeeping efforts. China, for instance, has been a major contributor to the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Darfur, providing over 1,500 personnel and millions of dollars in financial support.
At the regional level, Asia has played a significant role in peacekeeping operations. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), for instance, has been a leader in regional peacekeeping efforts in Southeast Asia. ASEAN has deployed more than 10,000 peacekeepers in Cambodia, East Timor, and the Philippines, and has helped to facilitate peace agreements in the region.
On the ground, Asian countries have provided troops, police, and other personnel to UN peacekeeping missions. India, for example, is one of the largest contributors of personnel to UN peacekeeping efforts. India has deployed over 8,000 personnel to various peacekeeping missions, including missions in Sudan, South Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
In addition, Asian countries have provided financial and technical assistance to support peacekeeping operations. Japan, for instance, has been a major financial contributor to United Nations peacekeeping efforts, providing over $1 billion in assistance since 2000. India has also provided financial and technical assistance to the United Nations, including supporting the development of a global database of peacekeepers.
Overall, Asia has played an important role in international peacekeeping operations. Asian countries have provided both personnel and financial support to United Nations and regional peacekeeping operations, and have helped to facilitate peace agreements and sustainable development in countries around the world.