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Measuring soft power in an age of destruction: Why trust matters, and why its character matters more

The question of trust in soft power has never been more urgent or more complex. Three leading scholars reflect on what this means today.

Cultural Mobility and Connection: Ireland and the Four Nations of the UK

This report explores UK-Ireland arts and cultural connections. It makes suggestions to drive growth, insight and partnerships in the cultural ecosystem between Ireland and the four nations.

Influence and attraction in a multipolar world

As global tensions rise, trust in emerging powers is growing. This article explores what that means for the UK and why soft power and cooperation matter more than ever.

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Regional perception poll on the ASEAN creative economy

This new report explores the evolving landscape and strategic needs of the cultural and creative sectors within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.

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Building trust through playing unwinnable games: a carrier bag story

Reflections on a British Council international research fellowship.

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Understanding Ukrainian young people’s current concerns, needs, and hopes: Looking ahead to a future rebuilding of Ukraine

Research examining how the war in Ukraine shapes young people’s everyday life and perceptions of the future.

Coloniality, neo-orientalism, culture, and death: why it is time to move away from the ‘war on terror’ narrative

New Voices in Cultural Relations special commendation essay examining and challenging the narrative of the West’s ‘War on Terror’.

Managing risk and developing responsible transnational education partnerships

Report positioning effective risk mitigation as a key enabler in delivering responsible, secure, and sustainable TNE partnerships.

Cultural Relations in Action: A research study on the British Council’s International Collaboration Grants programme

What are the ingredients to building cultural relations? What are the benefits? This new research study explores cultural relations through the International Collaboration Grants programme.

Global Perceptions 2023: how 18–34 year olds see the UK and the world

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.