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.
Peace and security
Weathering the storm: How cultural engagement can help societies emerge stronger from the COVID-19 crisis
Nations’ resilience is being tested as never before. But ‘building back better’ post-COVID-19 is about more than health and the economy. Education and culture have a huge role to play.
Developing young people’s resilience to violent extremism
The UK is taking a leading role in contributing to our understanding of the complex question of how to prevent violent extremism. We examine a new report with evidence from leading experts.
Britain and Ireland: Introducing Lives Entwined
After landmark votes, the links between Ireland and Northern Ireland are in the spotlight. Ciarán Devane introduces a timely book on the ties between Britain and Ireland.
Hammamet reflections: North Africa’s digital future
With North Africa again witnessing real instability, Insight hosts a debate on the implications of digital tech for the region and the UK.
Can culture help people cope with instability? The case of Ukraine
Insight reports on the connections between culture and politics in a nation where the two are inextricably linked.
The art of peace
Alison Baily looks at the findings of a new report examining the value of culture in post-conflict recovery.
Teaching for peace
Alison Baily explores new research exploring the role of education in conflict and recovery.
Cultural evolution, democracy, and freedom
Alison Baily reviews Ronald Inglehart’s work on ‘cultural evolution’.
The art of peace
Research report: exploring the role that culture can play in building sustainable peace in communities recovering from conflict.