Portrait of Winston Churchill
November 2015

Churchill, culture and soft power

50 years after his death, a report examines the lessons that tomorrow's world leaders can learn from a statesman who understood the power of persuasion.

  • Soft power
  • United Kingdom
  • Insight article
Photograph of two people sitting on a sofa chatting
November 2015

The value of dialogue

A collection of essays and personal reflections.

  • Cultural relations
  • Peace and security
  • Trust and dialogue
  • Essay
Person standing reading a book
November 2015

Immunising the mind

How can education reform contribute to neutralising violent extremism?

  • Education
  • Schools and teachers
  • Peace and security
  • Middle East and Africa
  • Policy brief
Rugby ball foreground, with Tower Bridge behind
October 2015

Playing the game: the soft power of sport

Following the summer’s Ashes triumph and with the UK hosting the Rugby World Cup, we look at how sport can help further the UK’s international influence.

  • Soft power
  • United Kingdom
  • Insight article
India
October 2015

India matters

Research report: how stronger educational and cultural ties can help to unlock the full potential of the UK-India relationship.

  • Cultural relations
  • South Asia and Asia Pacific
  • United Kingdom
  • Research report
September 2015

Think global trade social

September 2015: How business with a social purpose can deliver more sustainable development.

  • Economy and prosperity
  • Sustainable Development Goals
  • Research report

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