Photograph of Active Citizens in Ukraine
November 2018

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.

  • Cultural relations
  • Peace and security
  • Research report
November 2018

Soft power superpowers

Research report: soft Power Superpowers explores the soft power of eight leading G20 states.

  • Soft power
  • Trust and dialogue
  • United Kingdom
  • Multiple regions
  • Research report
November 2018

Next Generation: Africa Overview

This publication brings together a review of previous Next Generation studies - Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa and Tanzania - drawing out commonalities and differences.

  • Youth voices
  • Middle East and Africa
  • Research report
  • Research series
November 2018

Powers of attraction

The Global Perceptions 2018 report offers insight into how the attitudes of young people to the G20 nations shift over time.

  • Soft power
  • Trust and dialogue
  • Youth voices
  • United Kingdom
  • Multiple regions
  • Research report
  • Research series
Image of soldier holding a gun
September 2018

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 security
  • Insight article

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