Peacekeeping remains an important tool in ensuring international security, and Central Asian states are gradually increasing their participation in peacekeeping missions. This article is devoted to identifying the level of involvement of Central Asian states in peacekeeping missions in the context of their foreign policy strategies. The study aims to analyse the factors influencing the level of engagement and compares the peacekeeping efforts of Central Asian countries with those of South-East Asian and African states. Finally, it discusses the peacebuilding potential of Central Asian countries. The main areas of work consist of research on the legal and regulatory framework, institutional arrangements, and the political and economic motivations of countries to engage in peacekeeping missions. The scientific significance of the work lies in the systematisation of knowledge about peacekeeping in general, which makes it possible to adapt international experience to the realities of Central Asia and identify regularities and trends in its development in the region. The practical relevance of the study lies in the recommendations that have been identified in the course of research into the peacekeeping experience of states in other regions, which may be useful for the further expansion of Central Asia's peacekeeping potential. The methodology of the study is based on comparative analysis, including the study of official documents that initiated peacekeeping activities in the African Union and data from international organisations that allow us to compare the number of peacekeepers allocated by ASEAN member states to UN peacekeeping missions. The study of peacekeeping activities in other regions, which have more practical experience in this area, shows that the level of participation of states in peacekeeping missions varies depending on various factors, such as international obligations and the political will of heads of state. The study has thus identified commonalities and differences in approaches to peacekeeping. The contribution of the study is to reveal the potential of the Central Asian countries in the field of peacekeeping and to formulate proposals to improve their effectiveness in this area. The findings may be useful for researchers of international relations, diplomats and political analysts.