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A school girl in India smiling and standing below a 'welcome' sign

India’s new National Education Policy: unlimited opportunities

Insight explores the key opportunities that India’s new NEP presents for the UK across k-12 and tertiary education ecosystems.

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A resilient future: innovative UK-Japan cultural and technological collaboration

Insight explores how the UK and Japan’s culture sectors have collaboratively embraced technology, drawing on reflections Clare Reddington, British Council Trustee.

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Cultural relations in a time of crisis

Kate Ewart-Biggs OBE, (Interim Chief Executive) reflects on a difficult year for the British Council and the lessons for the future of cultural relations.

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Embracing change: how culture is helping drive Ukraine’s transition

Insight looks at the new Chatham House report on the remarkable changes in Ukraine’s cultural sector of recent years and useful lessons for other countries undergoing reform and transition.

An image of colourful glass from the UK-Italy season in 2020

Being present: the role of culture in future UK-Italy bilateral priorities

As the UK embarks on a new chapter in its relationship with Italy, Rachel Launay Director Italy and Jill Morris British Ambassador to Italy and San Marino discuss future bilateral priorities

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The power of experience and shared values

Our outgoing chief executive Sir Ciarán Devane reflects on the role of cultural relations in strengthening trust and co-operation in a changing world.

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A new era: towards a soft power strategy for the UK in China

As it reconfigures its engagement with China, the UK has an opportunity to harness the soft power it enjoys with Chinese people. Matt Burney talks to China expert Rana Mitter.

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What role is there for cultural relations in the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations Agenda 2030?

The UK is one of 193 UN member states committed to achieving 17 SDGs by 2030. What role is the British Council playing in contributing to sustainable development through cultural relations?

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The power of youth participation in times of crisis

Drawing on our Next Generation research series, we look at critical concerns for young people in developing countries, and consider why a participatory approach is vital in addressing these.

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The Integrated Review and the future of UK soft power

As the UK Government’s Integrated Review nears its conclusion, Insight explores how soft power can play a deciding role in the UK’s international smart power strategy.

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