Bangladesh, May 8 -- Its hard to imagine a worse critique for the European Union than the one offered by the United States. When Scott Bessent, a high-ranking US official, referenced Henry Kissingers famous remark-“When I call Europe, who do I call?”-it wasnt just a critique of the EUs foreign policy, but a stinging reminder of its fractured, fragmented approach to international relations. The comment echoes a harsh reality for Brussels elites: despite their best efforts to project unity, Europes foreign policy is deeply disjointed and woefully incapable of truly speaking with one voice on the global stage.

The EUs obsession with presenting a unified front has been its hallmark. From economic crises to political challenges, B...