The value of cultural relations
A literature review on Soft Power, Cultural Relations, and Cultural and Public Diplomacy explores the meanings of terms which are often confused by looking at their history and practice.
Europe and Central Asia
Gender equality and empowerment in the creative and cultural industries
Study focusing on gender equality in the creative sector in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Ukraine.
The quiet voice of cultural collaboration is the future of European friendships
British Council Chief Executive Sir Ciarán Devane introduces the findings of the British Council’s EU-UK Culture and Education Series.
The rise of populism
Insight talks to RUSI Director-General Karin von Hippel about populism, its causes, and its implications for the world order.
'A nation stays alive when its culture stays alive'
Paul Smith, the British Council’s Country Director in Afghanistan when its offices were attacked by the Taliban, gives a personal view of why cultural protection is so vital for humanity.
Fear and loathing in the west?
Martin Rose examines the causes of the angst accompanying the West’s current political climate and makes a personal case for an urgent increase in empathy and civility in public discourse.
Remembering and forgetting the Somme
The UK’s memory of the Western Front is not matched by understanding of the war’s causes, its world-wide nature, or the ways events of 100 years ago still resonate today.
Voices of dialogue: Talking to terrorists (and others)
A book of essays looks at the power of dialogue in times of insecurity and conflict and suggests that engagement has never been more important.
Lessons from Ukraine
Ukraine looks towards a European future but first the country must transform its education system and support its universities in exile. The UK can do much more to help.
Hopes, fears and dreams
Research series: the views of Ukraine's next generation.