Alistair MacDonald, Senior Policy Advisor at the British Council considers the implications of the Integrated Review for the UK’s soft power.
February 2021
Soft power and cultural relations in a time of crisis
How do leading countries soft power approaches differ and what seems to work best? This report examines the institutional landscape and global presence of different international bodies.
February 2021
Embracing change: how culture is helping drive Ukraine’s transition
Insight looks at the new Chatham House report on the remarkable changes in Ukraine’s cultural sector of recent years and useful lessons for other countries undergoing reform and transition.
February 2021
Being present: the role of culture in future UK-Italy bilateral priorities
As the UK embarks on a new chapter in its relationship with Italy, Rachel Launay Director Italy and Jill Morris British Ambassador to Italy and San Marino discuss future bilateral priorities
January 2021
Rethinking the unthinkable: what can educational engagements with culture offer the climate crisis?
Essay discussing a socio-cultural response to the climate emergency, inclusive of culture and education.
January 2021
An obtuse triangle: the nexus between digital skills, soft power and climate change mitigation in Georgia
Essay discussing climate change mitigation, soft power and digital skills in the context of Georgia.