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Introducing Scott McDonald, new Chief Executive of the British Council

It’s a real pleasure to introduce this latest edition of Insight, and to introduce myself as I take up my post as the British Council’s new Chief Executive.

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A decade of opportunity for an ambitious Global Britain

New report from the British Council APPG calls for an ambitious, sophisticated and well-funded soft power strategy to support UK trade, diplomacy and leadership over the next decade.

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Cultural relations – key approaches in fragile contexts report available

A new report from the British Council outlines how the promotion of cultural relations can enhance opportunities to build greater peace and stability in fragile contexts.

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8000 and rising: youth voices on climate action

New research has captured the views and experiences of climate change of over 8,000 young people across 23 countries. More needs to be done to bring these diverse voices into dialogue.

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Global Britain: the UK’s soft power advantage

At this crucial turning point we offer new insight into the UK’s standing in the eyes of young people around the world.

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Building resilient bilateral relations for a more competitive world

New research highlights the unique role that cultural relations plays in maintaining dialogue and co-operation between nations during challenging times.

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Putting youth voices and insight at the heart of education summit

Harnessing the voices of young people, forging partnerships and collecting research, how the British Council supports the GPE Global Education Summit

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Culture, climate change and co-operation in a networked world

As the UK prepares to host COP26, new research and events show how soft power can help foster dialogue and agreement on climate change.

‘There is power in young people’

By convening and connecting across borders, cultural relations give voice to young people around the world so that their unique insights can be brought to bear on global challenges.

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Global Britain in a competitive age

Alistair MacDonald, Senior Policy Advisor at the British Council considers the implications of the Integrated Review for the UK’s soft power.

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