Insight articles

Eric Lawrie, British Council Director, Afghanistan, speaks about the country’s troubled recent history - and the part the UK can play in building hope for the future.

The Premier League has brought out research on the global popularity of leading British brands. Alistair MacDonald, British Council Soft Power expert, takes a look at the findings.

The UK is on top of the world – at least when it comes to soft power. We analyse the latest global soft power ranking.

As leaders met in London to discuss the future of the region at the Western Balkans Summit, we discuss the role the UK can play in the region after Brexit.

A new British Council report reveals that the phrase ‘special relationship’ means little to Americans – but that they love the UK and its culture.

This year’s Arab Youth Survey reveals a fascinating picture of the Middle East and North Africa. We discuss its implications.

The Commonwealth is a network connecting many of the fastest growing nations on Earth, with strong ties of culture. Research suggests it will be more not less important in the future.

New British Council research explores the importance of trust to the UK's future prosperity. Alice Campbell-Cree, author of the report, discusses the findings.

The international influence of devolved regions is becoming more significant. New research compares the soft power of small nations.

New evidence suggests that English will continue to be the lingua franca in the EU after Brexit.