Global Britain: the UK’s soft power advantage
At this crucial turning point we offer new insight into the UK’s standing in the eyes of young people around the world.
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Building resilient bilateral relations for a more competitive world
New research highlights the unique role that cultural relations plays in maintaining dialogue and co-operation between nations during challenging times.
Putting youth voices and insight at the heart of education summit
Harnessing the voices of young people, forging partnerships and collecting research, how the British Council supports the GPE Global Education Summit
Language Trends England 2021
Research series: the Language Trends 2021 report surveyed teachers at more than 1500 primary, secondary and independent schools across England.
Culture, climate change and co-operation in a networked world
As the UK prepares to host COP26, new research and events show how soft power can help foster dialogue and agreement on climate change.
Cultural relations, dialogue and co-operation in an age of competition
Research report: we explore the role that cultural relations plays in more challenging contexts in building a resilient platform for dialogue and co-operation between nations.
Global Britain in a competitive age
Alistair MacDonald, Senior Policy Advisor at the British Council considers the implications of the Integrated Review for the UK’s soft power.
Being present: the role of culture in future UK-Italy bilateral priorities
As the UK embarks on a new chapter in its relationship with Italy, Rachel Launay Director Italy and Jill Morris British Ambassador to Italy and San Marino discuss future bilateral priorities
Soft power and cultural relations in a time of crisis
How do leading countries soft power approaches differ and what seems to work best? This report examines the institutional landscape and global presence of different international bodies.
A new era: towards a soft power strategy for the UK in China
As it reconfigures its engagement with China, the UK has an opportunity to harness the soft power it enjoys with Chinese people. Matt Burney talks to China expert Rana Mitter.