14:00-15:15 Tuesday 18 November | Cinema 1, Watershed | Part of the Festival of Economics 2025
This session will explore the competing priorities of national defence and international aid in today’s geopolitical landscape. As nations grapple with security challenges and humanitarian crises, our panel of experts will discuss the impacts of cutting aid versus defence budgets. Our expert panel will debate whether it is feasible to maintain international aid while ensuring national security, and what potential compromises may be necessary.
