The UK and Australia: Old friendships, new opportunities
The British Council’s Chief Executive in conversation with Australia’s High Commissioner to the UK on culture, trade and the future of the relationship between these two nations.
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Germany: the future of the past
Director Germany, Paul Smith shares his insights of the country and explores how the past informs the views and hopes of the next generations.
Boys studying modern foreign languages at GCSE report
A report on the current state of language learning by boys in UK schools.
Language Trends 2020
Research series: our annual survey of primary and secondary schools in England, finding out about the current state of language teaching and learning.
Soft power and COVID-19
Mona Lotten, Head of Policy Insight at the British Council discusses the impact of COVID-19 on soft power relationships with Jonathan McClory, Portland.
The sources of soft power: how perceptions determine the success of nations
The sources of soft power presents a comparison of the soft power of China, Germany, India, Japan, Russia, UK and the USA.
The sources of soft power
The UK has a new government with a new mission: to promote a truly Global Britain. Soft power must play a vital role. But what are the most effective components of soft power?
Britain and Ireland: Introducing Lives Entwined
After landmark votes, the links between Ireland and Northern Ireland are in the spotlight. Ciarán Devane introduces a timely book on the ties between Britain and Ireland.
Skiing uphill: a personal reflection on Anglo-Irish relations
Kate Ewart-Biggs, the British Council’s Director, Global Network Team, writes a deeply personal and moving insight into three generations of her family.
On British Art and Culture in Europe
Sonia Boyle was announced as our next representative at the Venice Art Biennale, and we take a look at the UK’s complex but important place in the rich culture of Europe.