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.
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Internationalism in schools
MPs celebrate schools offering international opportunities for their pupils.
Positive peacebuilding
Insight examines the case for new, proactive and preventative approaches to international peacebuilding.
Soft power superpowers
A new report and heatmap explores the huge recent growth of soft power activity by Asian nations.
Culture in an age of uncertainty
A major new study reveals the different types of value generated by cultural engagement – and the benefits that it can bring to societies under pressure.
Obama and Mandela: the role models for leaders of the future
Aspiring young policymakers see the leadership examples of Barack Obama and Nelson Mandela as the kind they most admire, and are most concerned about access to education.
Perceptions of peace and security
As violent conflict continues to afflict many parts of the world, the British Council marks the International Day of Peace by launching new research on global attitudes to conflict.
The Commonwealth: A network for now
The Commonwealth is a network connecting many of the fastest growing nations on Earth, with strong ties of culture. Research suggests it will be more not less important in the future.
On trust
New British Council research explores the importance of trust to the UK's future prosperity. Alice Campbell-Cree, author of the report, discusses the findings.
English in Europe
New evidence suggests that English will continue to be the lingua franca in the EU after Brexit.