Harnessing the soft power of British institutions
A new ResPublica report argues that the UK should better harness the soft power of its institutions if is to increase its influence and continue to be a force for good in the world.
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From the outside in
The Global Perceptions 2016 report examines international views of the UK and the impact of the European Union membership referendum has had on them.
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.
Global cultural challenges and custodians of place: Findings from the Edinburgh international culture summit
The report from the Edinburgh International Culture Summit explores the vital issues facing today’s cultural sector and policymakers. We examine the arguments.
Culture: Building resilient communities
Research report: the Edinburgh International Culture Summit report.
Cities, prosperity and influence
March 2017: How can cities shape their own destinies and help address urban, national and international challenges?
Language Trends 2016/2017
March 2017: This report charts the health of language teaching in England.
As others see us 2016
The Global Perceptions 2016 report takes a look at the UK's overall attractiveness and levels of trust across 19 nations.
Interview with Tom Fletcher
Tom Fletcher, better known as the ‘Naked Diplomat’, talks to Insight about ‘Citizen Diplomacy’, Soft Power, and how digital technology can help to improve the world.
Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language in the UK
November 2016: This report looks at how Arabic is taught in schools in the UK.