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The future for international education in Scotland

Insight gives an overview of recent research on the potential future of international education in Scotland.

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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.

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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.

UK city of culture reflects the global identity of UK cities

As Coventry is awarded the title of UK City of Culture, but the UK is barred from providing future EU Capitals of Culture, we examine the growing international diplomatic reach of cities.

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Large scale and long term: the UK’s cultural relationship with Russia

The 100 years since the Revolution have seen tense relations between Russia and the UK. But culture has always provided a vital point of contact.

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The end of spring? Democratic transitions in the Arab world

We examine whether hopes for democratic change and a new social contract in the countries affected by the Arab Spring have been crushed – or merely delayed.

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Building resilience to violent extremism

A new report suggests the UK must focus on preventing violent extremism in MENA by addressing the economic, social and civic factors that can push young people towards radicalisation.

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China’s hunger for ideas – and for the UK

Professor Kerry Brown explores the changing nature of the opportunities for the UK provided by China’s immense hunger for quality education.

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Education, Islam and criticality

With the recent publication of two new hard-hitting books on the subject of education and Islam, Martin Rose gives his personal response.

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Working with the Chinese people

As China becomes the biggest economy on Earth, the attraction of the UK’s soft power assets for its people has never been greater.

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