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This article examines United Nations peacekeeping as an instrument of foreign policy for emerging states. It argues that peacekeeping has evolved beyond its traditional role of maintaining international peace and security and increasingly serves wider diplomatic, strategic, and institutional purposes. In contemporary international relations, participation in peacekeeping missions enables states not only to contribute to conflict management and post-conflict stabilization, but also to enhance their international visibility, strengthen their political legitimacy, and project the image of responsible actors within multilateral frameworks. The study is based on a qualitative analysis of academic literature, policy documents, and official materials related to United Nations peacekeeping and the foreign policy practices of emerging states. Particular attention is given to Kazakhstan as the main case study, while the experiences of Turkey and Brazil are used comparatively in order to identify different models of peacekeeping engagement. The comparative analysis demonstrates that these states use peacekeeping in distinct ways depending on their strategic ambitions, institutional capacities, and domestic political contexts. Kazakhstan represents a cautious and gradual model focused on controlled international visibility, institutional learning, and the accumulation of operational experience. Turkey demonstrates a broader and more diversified approach that combines military participation with police contribution, mediation, and peacebuilding initiatives. Brazil illustrates a more leadership-oriented model, especially during its active participation in MINUSTAH, when peacekeeping became part of a more ambitious strategy of international projection.The findings show that participation in peacekeeping missions contributes to strengthening a state’s international standing, expanding diplomatic engagement, and enhancing institutional and military capacities. The study concludes that peacekeeping functions as an important but differentiated foreign policy instrument for emerging states, the political meaning and practical effectiveness of which depend on both international recognition and domestic capacity.