Cultural relations

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.

How trust is earned and why it matters.

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

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.

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.

The Cultural Value Project is a joint research project commissioned by the British Council and the Goethe-Institut.

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.

Essay collection: the new British Council collection of essays, ‘Crossing Points’, has been written by eight authors for the ‘UK/Germany 2018’ season.

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

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