Soft power and cultural relations in a time of crisis
How do leading countries soft power approaches differ and what seems to work best? This report examines the institutional landscape and global presence of different international bodies.
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Influence and the Integrated Review
Cross-party British Council APPG Chair, John Baron gives his introduction to the recently launched 'Influence and the Integrated Review: Opportunities for Britain’s Global Vision' report.
The 2020 British Council soft power perceptions research
Our soft power perceptions research, undertaken for the fourth time since 2016, offers insight into young people’s views of the attractiveness and trustworthiness of the G20 countries.
The sources of soft power: how perceptions determine the success of nations
The sources of soft power presents a comparison of the soft power of China, Germany, India, Japan, Russia, UK and the USA.
Connecting through culture: The Edinburgh international culture summit 2018
The latest Edinburgh International Culture Summit report focuses on culture, wellbeing, and investment.
Cultural relations in societies in transition: A literature review
The Cultural Value Project is a joint research project commissioned by the British Council and the Goethe-Institut.
Building young people's 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.
Teaching for peace
Alison Baily, British Council Security and Stability expert, summarises new research exploring the role of education in conflict and recovery.
The art of peace
New research explores the role that culture can play in building sustainable peace in communities recovering from conflict.
Cultural relations 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.