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August 2019

Knowledge diplomacy

Knowledge Diplomacy’ is increasingly appearing in debates about the role of education internationally. We look at why.

  • Education
  • Higher education
  • Cultural relations
  • Soft power
  • Trust and dialogue
  • United Kingdom
  • Insight article
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August 2019

Harry Potter and the drivers of trust

Why Harry Potter is a leading emissary of British attractiveness and values, and his little-known link with the British Council.

  • Arts and culture
  • Literature
  • Economy and prosperity
  • Trust and dialogue
  • United Kingdom
  • Insight article
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August 2019

The UK’s soft power challenge

The UK’s soft power pre-eminence is vital for its post-Brexit future, but increasingly being challenged. Insight looks at the latest evidence.

  • Soft power
  • Trust and dialogue
  • United Kingdom
  • Insight article
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July 2019

Exploring the value of the arts

Ian Thomas presents new evidence for the soft power impact for the UK of arts seasons and other forms of cultural engagement.

  • Arts and culture
  • Soft power
  • United Kingdom
  • Research report
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July 2019

‘English is the currency!’

British poet Dr Benjamin Zephaniah opened the British Council ELTons Awards for Innovation in English Language Teaching with a poem to mark our 85th anniversary.

  • English
  • Cultural relations
  • United Kingdom
  • Insight article

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