The global security landscape is undergoing a rapid transformation where the traditional distinction between internal and external security is becoming increasingly blurred. This SEI study investigates the “nexus” between development and security, exploring how international aid acts as a tool to address modern challenges such as hybrid threats, climate-driven instability and global health crises.
The research is structured around three core pillars:
Through a series of expert roundtables, the project provides a structured analysis of how aid can support both long-term poverty reduction and immediate societal resilience.


