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February 2018

The value of cultural relations

A literature review on Soft Power, Cultural Relations, and Cultural and Public Diplomacy explores the meanings of terms which are often confused by looking at their history and practice.

  • Europe and Central Asia
  • United Kingdom
  • Insight article
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February 2018

Crossing Points: UK-Germany

Essay collection: the new British Council collection of essays, ‘Crossing Points’, has been written by eight authors for the ‘UK/Germany 2018’ season.

  • Cultural relations
  • Europe and Central Asia
  • United Kingdom
  • Essay
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December 2017

Building resilience to violent extremism

A new report suggests the UK must focus on preventing violent extremism in MENA by addressing the economic, social and civic factors that can push young people towards radicalisation.

  • Peace and security
  • Middle East and Africa
  • Insight article
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December 2017

Building young people's resilience to violent extremism

Policy brief: this document emphasises the importance of addressing the underlying economic, social and civic factors that can push young people towards radicalisation.

  • Peace and security
  • Middle East and Africa
  • Policy brief

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