United Kingdom

Research report: we explore the role that cultural relations plays in more challenging contexts in building a resilient platform for dialogue and co-operation between nations.

Alistair MacDonald, Senior Policy Advisor at the British Council considers the implications of the Integrated Review for the UK’s soft power.

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.

As the UK embarks on a new chapter in its relationship with Italy, Rachel Launay Director Italy and Jill Morris British Ambassador to Italy and San Marino discuss future bilateral priorities

As it reconfigures its engagement with China, the UK has an opportunity to harness the soft power it enjoys with Chinese people. Matt Burney talks to China expert Rana Mitter.

This report is a review and update on the work carried out by HEFCE in 2014 and 2015 on TNE pathways to higher education in England.

As the UK Government’s Integrated Review nears its conclusion, Insight explores how soft power can play a deciding role in the UK’s international smart power strategy.

A new thought piece written by The Change Collective to explore the links between UK arts and international development from a practitioner’s point of view.

Policy brief: introduction to the 'Influence and the Integrated Review: Opportunities for Britain’s Global Vision' report by the Chairman of the British Council APPG.

Alongside dynamic ODA funding eligible countries, the UK can co-develop new approaches to the creative economy to ensure significant economic, social and cultural value is made and shared.