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Peacekeeping, as defined by the
United Nations,
is "a way to help countries torn by conflict create
conditions for sustainable peace." Peacekeepers monitor
and observe peace processes in post-conflict areas and
assist ex-combatants in implementing the peace agreements
they may have signed. Such assistance comes in many forms,
including confidence-building measures, power-sharing
arrangements, electoral support, strengthening the rule of
law, and economic and social development. Accordingly UN
peacekeepers (often referred to as Blue Helmets
because of their light blue helmets) can include soldiers,
civilian police officers, and other civilian personnel.
Peacekeeping operations are special operations requiring a
doctrine and special techniques from a synthesis of
research and experience. To fulfill this need, the
United Service Institution of India - Centre for United
Nations Peacekeeping (USI-CUNPK), has been set up in
New Delhi, drawing on India's vast experience in the field
of UN Peacekeeping. The Centre conducts International
Training Capsules for Military Contingent Officers,
Military Observers, and Staff and Logistics Officers. The
Centre regularly organizes Seminars, Joint Working Groups
and Command Post Exercises at the National and
International level. CUNPK is also a repository of
information on India’s involvement in UN Peacekeeping and
is continuing to build and update its research on
peacekeeping related issues.
Since October 2005, CUNPK has taken the responsibility for
the Secretariat of the International Association of
Peacekeeping Training Centres (IAPTC). Please visit
www.iaptc.org
for further information. |
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