Soft power

New report on the valuable approaches that Cultural Relations offer to delivering development programmes in ODA countries.

Comparing soft power and cultural relations approaches in 18 countries and the EU.

United by music? Researching the role of Eurovision 2023 and mega-events in peace, place, shared values, cultural relations, and 'soft power'.
Read our new research report

This repot explores what matters to young people and the nations they find attractive and trusted. Based on a survey of more than 19,000 people across the G20 nations.

The Season programme was evaluated using OECD DAC criteria and UK soft power metrics, with data gathered through surveys, interviews, and programme records.

The UK Soft Power Group is a non-government group representing some of the UK’s premier soft power assets.

Research report: we explore soft power and cultural relations policies, approaches and institutions in 13 countries and the EU.

Research report: at a time of declining trust levels globally, we examine the crucial role and fast-moving nature of trust in international relations, public diplomacy and soft power.

Cultural heritage protection is a route to powerful and effective cultural relations by bringing partners together to protect, nurture, dignify and celebrate the source of identified value.

The Global Perceptions 2021 mini-report gauged the perception of the UK and other leading nations among young people in 20 countries.