Teaching for peace
Alison Baily, British Council Security and Stability expert, summarises new research exploring the role of education in conflict and recovery.
Peace and security
SDG 16 – A cultural relations approach to peace, justice and strong institutions
Research series: this report explores British Council’s contribution to the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 16, which centres on peace, justice and strong institutions.
Cultural relations in an age of uncertainty
A major new study reveals the different types of value generated by cultural engagement – and the benefits that it can bring to societies under pressure.
Positive peacebuilding
Insight examines the case for new, proactive and preventative approaches to international peacebuilding.
Reflections on building inclusive and sustainable peace
September 2018: This collection of essays captures the discussions, reflections and recommendations from the 2018 Peace and Beyond Conference in Belfast.
Peace Perceptions Poll report
September 2018: This report discusses the results of the Peace Perceptions poll, taken from over 100,000 people in 15 countries.
Perceptions of peace and security
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.
Peace and beyond
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.
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.
Building resistance to violent extremism
Violent extremism often thrives off youth marginalisation. Evidence suggests that culture, education and civic engagement can help tackle it.