The value of trust
How trust is earned and why it matters.
Cultural relations
Knowledge Diplomacy
May 2018: This report discusses the bridge linking international higher education and research with international relations.
Poland and the UK: Common interests, shared concerns
As Poland celebrates 100 years of independence, the British Council publishes a book of essays examining the rich past and important future of the Anglo-Polish relationship.
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.
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.
A diplomatic deficit? The rise of non-state actors
With power diffusing away from states, some have described a growing ‘diplomatic deficit’. But there are opportunities for countries willing to reach out to and with non-state actors.
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.
Building resistance to violent extremism
Violent extremism often thrives off youth marginalisation. Evidence suggests that culture, education and civic engagement can help tackle it.
Soft power today: Measuring the effects
New research has found that promoting a nation’s culture and political ideals on the global stage brings significant economic and strategic advantages.
Culture: Building resilient communities
Research report: the Edinburgh International Culture Summit report.