Europe and Central Asia

Paul Smith, the British Council’s Country Director in Afghanistan when its offices were attacked by the Taliban, gives a personal view of why cultural protection is so vital for humanity.

Martin Rose examines the causes of the angst accompanying the West’s current political climate and makes a personal case for an urgent increase in empathy and civility in public discourse.

The UK’s memory of the Western Front is not matched by understanding of the war’s causes, its world-wide nature, or the ways events of 100 years ago still resonate today.

A book of essays looks at the power of dialogue in times of insecurity and conflict and suggests that engagement has never been more important.

Ukraine looks towards a European future but first the country must transform its education system and support its universities in exile. The UK can do much more to help.

Research series: the views of Ukraine's next generation.

2015: Young Ukrainians are surprisingly optimistic about the future, but many are not convinced that traditional forms of democracy will provide the answer.

It's time to let the voices of 30-35 million young Pakistanis be heard.