Open AccessThe importance of participation in peacekeeping missions for the international position of Poland on the example of the UNIFIL mission
Author(s) -
Aleksandra Olender
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
o bezpeczeństwie i obronności
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2450-5005
DOI - 10.34739/dsd.2019.01.12
Subject(s) - peacekeeping , political science , position (finance) , member states , european union , public administration , international trade , business , finance
The article includes an analysis of the peace mission in Lebanon with the participation of the Polish Military Contingent. The organizational structure of the military health service securing our soldiers in that mission was also presented, bearing in mind the initial intended use of Polish units in this mission. The article is looking for an answer to the question about the importance of participation in peacekeeping missions of the Polish Armed Forces. It is also a description of the first mission in Lebanon, with a view to the re-participation of Polish troops in the mission at the end of 2019. Poland is considered a responsible member of NATO and the European Union.