The paper discusses how the EU deals with security issues in its external policies. It looks at energy security, targeted sanctions, and security sector reform. The EU is concerned about its energy dependence on Russia and has strategies in place to address this. There are critiques about energy policies in countries near the EU. The EU faces legal challenges in implementing targeted sanctions effectively. When it comes to Security Sector Reform in the Western Balkans, EU membership may not always lead to sustainable reform. The EU is working on a holistic approach to security sector reform that involves local ownership and new strategies.