Saudi Arabia at a crossroads
As tensions mount in the region, we look behind the headlines at the profound changes in Saudi society.
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A Great British export
The British Council reports an immediate positive reaction to the Government's major visa reform for international students.
The UK’s soft power challenge
The UK’s soft power pre-eminence is vital for its post-Brexit future, but increasingly being challenged. Insight looks at the latest evidence.
Knowledge diplomacy
Knowledge Diplomacy’ is increasingly appearing in debates about the role of education internationally. We look at why.
The UK as champion of emerging creative economies
New research explores the value of the UK’s support for creative industries in emerging economies.
Harry Potter and the drivers of trust
Why Harry Potter is a leading emissary of British attractiveness and values, and his little-known link with the British Council.
Edinburgh Festival 2019
At the end of another summer of culture in Edinburgh, Alistair MacDonald gives his personal reflections on a huge soft power success story.
New British Council Chairman
Stevie Spring CBE is appointed as the new Chairman of the organisation.
Science and policymaking
Insight argues that science deserves a much bigger place at the very heart of policymaking.
‘English is the currency!’
British poet Dr Benjamin Zephaniah opened the British Council ELTons Awards for Innovation in English Language Teaching with a poem to mark our 85th anniversary.