October 2017

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.

  • Cultural relations
  • Soft power
  • Insight article
Map of the world
September 2017

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.

  • Education
  • Higher education
  • Schools and teachers
  • Youth voices
  • United Kingdom
  • Insight article
Cartoon of Gillray's musicians' supper
September 2017

Everything that isn’t forbidden is allowed

Martin Rose gives a personal take on the importance of our national tradition of independent organisations, associations, and clubs to the UK’s culture and international influence.

  • Soft power
  • Insight article
The Angel of the North sculpture
September 2017

Arts, Culture and Soft Power

September 2017: How can the Arts contribute to shaping a nation’s soft power?

  • Arts and culture
  • Soft power
  • Research report

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