Arts, Culture and Soft Power
September 2017: How can the Arts contribute to shaping a nation’s soft power?
Soft power
Everything that isn’t forbidden is allowed
Martin Rose gives a personal take on the importance of our national tradition of independent organisations, associations, and clubs to the UK’s culture and international influence.
Harnessing the soft power of British institutions
A new ResPublica report argues that the UK should better harness the soft power of its institutions if is to increase its influence and continue to be a force for good in the world.
From the outside in
The Global Perceptions 2016 report examines international views of the UK and the impact of the European Union membership referendum has had on them.
UK foreign policy in the age of the crowd
Lord Howell talks to Insight about the UK’s soft power and future role in the world.
Guernica: plus ça change
As the UK ratifies the Hague Convention, the importance of cultural protection is perhaps greater than it has been for decades.
Diploma-cities
A new British Council report focuses on the role of cities in shaping international relations in the 21st Century, and looks at the implications for the UK.
Engendering soft power: Women and representation
With women's rights back at the top of the global agenda, we examine the benefits enjoyed by states which enhance gender equality.
Cities, prosperity and influence
March 2017: How can cities shape their own destinies and help address urban, national and international challenges?
As others see us 2016
The Global Perceptions 2016 report takes a look at the UK's overall attractiveness and levels of trust across 19 nations.