Peace keeping is defined by the United Nations as " a unique and dynamic instrument developed by the Organization as a way to help countries torn by conflict create the conditions for lasting peace ". It is distinguished from both peace building and peace making. Peace keepers 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 peace keepers (often referred to as Blue Beret because of their light blue berets or helmets) can include soldiers, police officers, and civilian personnel.
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