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Trust and dialogue

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Cultural relations, dialogue and co-operation in an age of competition

Research report: we explore the role that cultural relations plays in more challenging contexts in building a resilient platform for dialogue and co-operation between nations.

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The power of experience and shared values

Our outgoing chief executive Sir Ciarán Devane reflects on the role of cultural relations in strengthening trust and co-operation in a changing world.

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World Questions

Discover how free, frank democratic debates around the globe have continued through COVID-19 through the BBC World Service partnership with the British Council, BBC World Questions.

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Germany: the future of the past

Director Germany, Paul Smith shares his insights of the country and explores how the past informs the views and hopes of the next generations.

The sources of soft power

The UK has a new government with a new mission: to promote a truly Global Britain. Soft power must play a vital role. But what are the most effective components of soft power?

The sources of soft power: how perceptions determine the success of nations

The sources of soft power presents a comparison of the soft power of China, Germany, India, Japan, Russia, UK and the USA.

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The truth about trust

Many believe trust is declining in a 'post-truth' world. But is this really true? And is it a good thing? Insight looks at the evidence.

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Diversity in all its diversity

People everywhere say they want diversity. But this may mean different things. International engagement requires understanding of this area and practicing what we preach.

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Knowledge diplomacy

Knowledge Diplomacy’ is increasingly appearing in debates about the role of education internationally. We look at why.

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The UK’s soft power challenge

The UK’s soft power pre-eminence is vital for its post-Brexit future, but increasingly being challenged. Insight looks at the latest evidence.

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