Soft power of the creative industries
The UK’s creative industries are a huge source of soft power, as well as prosperity, for the nation.
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The beautiful game
A new report highlights the economic and social impact of the Premier League and its clubs to the UK.
Liberté, égalité, fraternité
France tops this year’s Monocle Soft Power Survey, despite experiencing internal turbulence. We look at how internal political upheavals affect the way countries are perceived.
Internationalism in schools
MPs celebrate schools offering international opportunities for their pupils.
The hopes, fears, and dreams of young Africans
Almost 10% of people in the world are Africans aged under 25. An optimistic and ambitious new generation is looking to overcome some old challenges.
The UK’s powers of attraction
Insight looks at the latest research into the international attractiveness of leading nations, and finds encouraging signs for the UK.
Culture in an age of uncertainty
A major new study reveals the different types of value generated by cultural engagement – and the benefits that it can bring to societies under pressure.
Positive peacebuilding
Insight examines the case for new, proactive and preventative approaches to international peacebuilding.
Soft power superpowers
A new report and heatmap explores the huge recent growth of soft power activity by Asian nations.
Obama and Mandela the role models for leaders of the future
Aspiring young policymakers see the leadership examples of Barack Obama and Nelson Mandela as the kind they most admire, and are most concerned about access to education.