Cultural relations in societies in transition: A literature review
The Cultural Value Project is a joint research project commissioned by the British Council and the Goethe-Institut.
Policy reports
Building young people's resilience to violent extremism
A new report suggests the UK must focus on preventing violent extremism in MENA by addressing the economic, social and civic factors that can push young people towards radicalisation.
Teaching for peace
Alison Baily, British Council Security and Stability expert, summarises new research exploring the role of education in conflict and recovery.
The art of peace
New research explores the role that culture can play in building sustainable peace in communities recovering from conflict.
Cultural relations in an age of uncertainty
A major new study reveals the different types of value generated by cultural engagement – and the benefits that it can bring to societies under pressure.
Soft power superpowers
Soft Power Superpowers explores the soft power of eight leading G20 states.
Powers of attraction
The British Council’s G20 perceptions research, undertaken every two years, offers insight into how the attitudes of young people to other nations around the world shift over time.
A special relationship
American views of the UK are driven more by cultural factors than political issues, according to new British Council research.
The value of trust
How trust is earned and why it matters.
Building resistance to violent extremism
Violent extremism often thrives off youth marginalisation. Evidence suggests that culture, education and civic engagement can help tackle it.