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Cultural relations

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Knowledge Diplomacy

May 2018: This report discusses the bridge linking international higher education and research with international relations.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Building resistance to violent extremism

Violent extremism often thrives off youth marginalisation. Evidence suggests that culture, education and civic engagement can help tackle it.

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.

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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.

Soft power today: Measuring the effects

New research has found that promoting a nation’s culture and political ideals on the global stage brings significant economic and strategic advantages.

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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.

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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.

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