Redefining peacekeeping's impact on troop contributing countries

While much of the peacekeeping literature fixates on mission deployments, associated challenges, and the escalating violent contexts they navigate, this article underscores the transformative reverberations of peacekeeping on troop-contributing countries.

Focusing on the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) as a case study, this article illuminates how international peacekeeping missions shape domestic security procedures and how these procedures, in turn, influence international peacekeeping efforts. Central to this analysis is the concept of the ‘peacekeeping assemblage,’ introduced to highlight the symbiotic relationship between the GAF’s domestic security roles and its international peacekeeping engagements.

Through this lens, the article traces the cyclical flow of practices, discourses, and experiences as they disassemble and reassemble in varied configurations. This approach emphasizes the fluidity of peacekeeping influences across global landscapes, illustrating the dynamic interplay between local and international contexts.

Understanding these broader implications is crucial as discussions on peacekeeping evolve. Recognizing the transformative impact on the personnel from troop-contributing nations and their home societies deepens our comprehension of the multifaceted nature and global reach of peacekeeping. This enriched perspective provides policymakers with valuable insights into the broader ramifications of deployments, especially for nations from the global South that bear the weight of these missions. By acknowledging these dynamics, policymakers can formulate more effective and inclusive strategies for global peace and security.