As the United States and its European allies ramp up defense spending in response to growing global instability, development advocates are worried that aid budgets could be squeezed out.
Devex spoke with U.S. Sen. Chris Coons while walking through the crowded hallways of the Munich Security Conference last week. He spoke about where development fits into this new geopolitical moment, the state of bipartisan support for aid, and what comes next.
This conversation has been edited for length and clarity.