Two ladies outdoors speaking to each other
May 2018

Next generation Kenya

Research into the hopes and fears of Kenya’s next generation reveals challenges many African countries face if they are to maximise the opportunities presented by their growing populations.

  • Youth voices
  • Middle East and Africa
Image of the Foreign Secretary looking at the ‘Crossing Points: UK-Poland' publication
April 2018

Poland and the UK: Common interests, shared concerns

As Poland celebrates 100 years of independence, the British Council publishes a book of essays examining the rich past and important future of the Anglo-Polish relationship.

  • Cultural relations
  • Europe and Central Asia
  • Insight article
Image of peace mural in belfast
April 2018

Peace and beyond

20 years on from the Good Friday/Belfast Agreement we look at the role of civil society in building trust and reconciliation, and what can be learned for peace processes everywhere.

  • Peace and security
  • Europe and Central Asia
  • United Kingdom
  • Insight article
Image of the Foreign Secretary looking at the ‘Crossing Points: UK-Poland' publication
April 2018

Crossing Points: UK-Poland

Essay collection: as Poland celebrates 100 years since the restoration of its independence, the British Council publishes a book of essays of the Anglo-Polish relationship.

  • Cultural relations
  • Europe and Central Asia
  • United Kingdom
  • Essay
Silhouettes of people in a sunset
February 2018

Turkey’s next generation

New research from Turkey shows worrying levels of distrust towards the UK and EU, but a hunger for education which suggests an opportunity for improving relations.

  • Youth voices
  • Europe and Central Asia
  • Insight article

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