The soft power of Westeros and Middle Earth?
As the final series of Game of Thrones hits the screens, Insight looks at the soft power of invented worlds.
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The art of peace
Alison Baily looks at the findings of a new report examining the value of culture in post-conflict recovery.
Teaching for peace
Alison Baily explores new research exploring the role of education in conflict and recovery.
Heritage on fire
Insight looks at the aftermath of the fire that recently devastated the Brazilian National Museum, to ask what lessons can be learned.
Global universities, local value
UK universities are global players with local responsibilities. We look at the tensions this can cause and what they can and are doing to alleviate them.
Cultural evolution, democracy, and freedom
Alison Baily reviews Ronald Inglehart’s work on ‘cultural evolution’.
With apologies to Mr Orwell
A discovery in the British Council’s archives throws new light on its relationship with Orwell.
Development aid and national interests
A new report calls for closer alignment of the UK’s aid spending with its foreign policy goals.
The beautiful game
A new report highlights the economic and social impact of the Premier League and its clubs to the UK.
Backstops to optimism?
As Europe’s attention focuses on Ireland, the latest British Council research reveals the hopes and fears of young people on both sides of the border.