Artist interpretation of hands in multiple colours against a colourful background
December 2020

The power of experience and shared values

Our outgoing chief executive Sir Ciarán Devane reflects on the role of cultural relations in strengthening trust and co-operation in a changing world.

  • Cultural relations
  • Soft power
  • Trust and dialogue
  • Insight article
Ancient Chinese door in Suzhou, China
November 2020

A new era: towards a soft power strategy for the UK in China

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.

  • Cultural relations
  • Soft power
  • South Asia and Asia Pacific
  • United Kingdom
  • Insight article
Young woman smiling
November 2020

Next Generation Nigeria

Next Generation Nigeria explores the attitudes, aspirations and needs of young people across Nigeria.

  • Youth voices
  • Middle East and Africa
  • Research report
  • Research series
Green rope meshwork symbolising the integration of power
October 2020

The Integrated Review and the future of UK soft power

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.

  • Soft power
  • United Kingdom
  • Insight article
Taxi and Bus in the heart of London
October 2020

Influence and the Integrated Review

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.

  • Cultural relations
  • Soft power
  • United Kingdom
  • Policy brief

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