A special relationship
American views of the UK are driven more by cultural factors than political issues, according to new British Council research.
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The value of trust
How trust is earned and why it matters.
Building resistance to violent extremism
Violent extremism often thrives off youth marginalisation. Evidence suggests that culture, education and civic engagement can help tackle it.
Languages for the future
The foreign languages the United Kingdom needs to become a truly global nation.
Soft power today
The full report from the University of Edinburgh on ‘Soft Power Today: Measuring the influence and effects’.
Culture: Building resilient communities
The Edinburgh International Culture Summit report.
From the outside in
G20 views of the UK before and after the EU referendum.
Cities, prosperity and influence
The role of city diplomacy in shaping soft power in the 21st century.
As others see us 2016
Perceptions of the UK among young people in G20 countries.
All the world's
How Shakespeare is viewed around the globe and the role his work can play to support the UK’s soft power.