Soft power

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 presents a comparison of the soft power of China, Germany, India, Japan, Russia, UK and the USA.

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?

Norwegian Christmas generosity shows how Soft Power can come in many forms.

Alison Baily looks at the rich and surprising history of the nation’s favourite beverage – and what it reveals about cultural contact and infusion.

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

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

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

As the final series of Game of Thrones hits the screens, Insight looks at the soft power of invented worlds.

A new report calls for closer alignment of the UK’s aid spending with its foreign policy goals.