Reflections on building inclusive and sustainable peace
September 2018: This collection of essays captures the discussions, reflections and recommendations from the 2018 Peace and Beyond Conference in Belfast.
Cultural relations
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.
The value of trust
How trust is earned and why it matters.
Knowledge Diplomacy
May 2018: This report discusses the bridge linking international higher education and research with international relations.
Poland and the UK: Common interests, shared concerns
As Poland celebrates 100 years of independence, the British Council publishes a book of essays examining the rich past and important future of the Anglo-Polish relationship.
Crossing Points: UK-Poland
Essay collection: as Poland celebrates 100 years since the restoration of its independence, the British Council publishes a book of essays of the Anglo-Polish relationship.
A diplomatic deficit? The rise of non-state actors
With power diffusing away from states, some have described a growing ‘diplomatic deficit’. But there are opportunities for countries willing to reach out to and with non-state actors.
Building resistance to violent extremism
Violent extremism often thrives off youth marginalisation. Evidence suggests that culture, education and civic engagement can help tackle it.
Crossing Points: UK-Germany
Essay collection: the new British Council collection of essays, ‘Crossing Points’, has been written by eight authors for the ‘UK/Germany 2018’ season.
Cultural relations in societies in transition: A literature review
The Cultural Value Project is a joint research project commissioned by the British Council and the Goethe-Institut.