Peace and beyond
20 years on from the Good Friday/Belfast Agreement we look at the role of civil society in building trust and reconciliation, and what can be learned for peace processes everywhere.
United Kingdom
Crossing Points: UK-Poland
Essay collection: as Poland celebrates 100 years since the restoration of its independence, the British Council publishes a book of essays of the Anglo-Polish relationship.
Crossing Points: UK-Germany
Essay collection: the new British Council collection of essays, ‘Crossing Points’, has been written by eight authors for the ‘UK/Germany 2018’ season.
The value of cultural relations
A literature review on Soft Power, Cultural Relations, and Cultural and Public Diplomacy explores the meanings of terms which are often confused by looking at their history and practice.
Languages for the future
The foreign languages the United Kingdom needs to become a truly global nation.
Which foreign languages will be most important for the UK post-Brexit?
A new report looks at the state of British foreign language learning and the priority languages for the UK’s future.
The UK’s next generation
Over two thirds of young British adults believe a global outlook is essential, yet many have no foreign languages or international experience.
Next Generation UK
The UK’s decision to leave the EU has left many young people feeling uncertain about the future.
Harnessing the soft power of British institutions
A new ResPublica report argues that the UK should better harness the soft power of its institutions if is to increase its influence and continue to be a force for good in the world.
Culture: Building resilient communities
Research report: the Edinburgh International Culture Summit report.