'Conceptualizing the European Union's Global Role,'' (original) (raw)

The paper discusses the evolving global role of the European Union (EU) in terms of its foreign and security policy, particularly in relation to the Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP) and the European Security and Defence Policy (ESDP). It highlights how the EU's traditional separation between external relations and foreign policy coordination has diminished, leading to a re-evaluation of the EU's identity as a unique international actor focused on promoting norms of justice and human rights. The paper further explores the implications of the EU's distinct identity on its foreign policy, contrasting different theoretical perspectives, including realism and liberalism, and emphasizes the EU's potential role as a model for global governance.