Peace and security

Insight examines the case for new, proactive and preventative approaches to international peacebuilding.

September 2018: This collection of essays captures the discussions, reflections and recommendations from the 2018 Peace and Beyond Conference in Belfast.

As violent conflict continues to afflict many parts of the world, the British Council marks the International Day of Peace by launching new research on global attitudes to conflict.

September 2018: This report discusses the results of the Peace Perceptions poll, taken from over 100,000 people in 15 countries.

20 years on from the Good Friday/Belfast Agreement we look at the role of civil society in building trust and reconciliation, and what can be learned for peace processes everywhere.

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

How education, culture and social enterprise can improve young people’s resilience to the narratives of violent extremism.

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

A new report suggests the UK must focus on preventing violent extremism in MENA by addressing the economic, social and civic factors that can push young people towards radicalisation.

Policy brief: this document emphasises the importance of addressing the underlying economic, social and civic factors that can push young people towards radicalisation.