South Korea’s soft power strategy
Insight looks at South Korea’s soft power, and the opportunities for the UK from closer cooperation with the country.
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Finding long-term solutions to violent extremism
How education, culture and social enterprise can improve young people’s resilience to the narratives of violent extremism.
Lessons from the world’s largest Muslim nation
The growing economic and diplomatic power of Indonesia has largely maintained its diverse, tolerant culture. We examine research suggesting that the UK could benefit from closer ties.
Turkey’s next generation
New research from Turkey shows worrying levels of distrust towards the UK and EU, but a hunger for education which suggests an opportunity for improving relations.
A diplomatic deficit? The rise of non-state actors
With power diffusing away from states, some have described a growing ‘diplomatic deficit’. But there are opportunities for countries willing to reach out to and with non-state actors.
The value of cultural relations
A literature review on Soft Power, Cultural Relations, and Cultural and Public Diplomacy explores the meanings of terms which are often confused by looking at their history and practice.
Britain and Germany: The peoples’ perspective
Britain and Germany are linked by strong ties of culture and friendship. These ties will continue to flourish after Brexit. A book of essays for the UK/Germany 2018 Season explains why.
The future for international education in Scotland
Insight gives an overview of recent research on the potential future of international education in Scotland.
Could entrepreneurialism reduce radicalisation in the Middle East?
How boosting entrepreneurial skills could help build the resilience of the Middle East and North Africa to radicalisation.
The art of soft power
Research from KCL into the use of art in UN diplomacy raises interesting questions about the efficacy of culture as an instrument of soft power.