Cultural relations

As the UK ratifies the Hague Convention, the importance of cultural protection is perhaps greater than it has been for decades.

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.

March 2017: How can cities shape their own destinies and help address urban, national and international challenges?

This year’s Reith lecturer, Kwame Antony Appiah, reflected on shared identity and the common issues that distort our understanding of one another.

Reflections on the evolution of Britain: Brexit, Identity, & the United Kingdom’s Place in the World. A short summary of the 2016 Edmund Burke Lecture given by Ciarán Devane.

Alistair MacDonald reports on the highlights of the 3rd biennial International Culture Summit – including the UK Government’s promise to ratify the Hague Convention on cultural protection.

In the British Council Annual Lecture, Sir Ciarán Devane discusses the importance of cultural connections, and some of his predictions for the big issues of tomorrow.

Research report: how Shakespeare is viewed around the globe and the role his work can play to support the UK’s soft power.

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.

A collection of essays and personal reflections.