Teaching for peace
Alison Baily explores new research exploring the role of education in conflict and recovery.
Insight articles
The art of peace
Alison Baily looks at the findings of a new report examining the value of culture in post-conflict recovery.
Global universities, Local value
UK universities are global players with local responsibilities. We look at the tensions this can cause and what they can and are doing to alleviate them.
Cultural evolution, democracy, and freedom
Alison Baily reviews Ronald Inglehart’s work on ‘cultural evolution’.
Development aid and national interests
A new report calls for closer alignment of the UK’s aid spending with its foreign policy goals.
Backstops to optimism?
As Europe’s attention focuses on Ireland, the latest British Council research reveals the hopes and fears of young people on both sides of the border.
With apologies to Mr Orwell
A discovery in the British Council’s archives throws new light on its relationship with Orwell.
Culture: 'The bedrock of nations'
With global affairs are increasingly influenced by populism and identity politics, Paul Smith examines the vital importance of culture in international relations.
The beautiful game
A new report highlights the economic and social impact of the Premier League and its clubs to the UK.
Internationalism in schools
MPs celebrate schools offering international opportunities for their pupils.