ABSTRACT
This chapter explores how the EU navigates the complexities of global and regional fragmentation in its foreign and security policy. It examines the EU’s strategic use of multilateralisation to address multipolar pressures, its implementation of selective engagement to handle regional fragmentation by decoupling contentious issues from broader conflicts, and its reliance on delegation to circumvent internal contestation. By analysing cases such as Kosovo-Serbia, Ukraine and Iran, the chapter demonstrates the EU’s adaptive and pragmatic approach in managing crises, emphasising its multifaceted and evolving role as a diplomatic actor amidst a challenging global landscape.
