Bridging worlds: dialogue, diplomacy and the soft power of culture

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Storyland: why books matter in divided times, with Elif Shafak

What happens when a story crosses a border? Can it also help us move beyond our own boundaries?In the first episode of season four of Our World, Connected, host Christine Wilson speaks with Elif Shafak about belonging, memory and the power of literature in divided times. Elif rec ...  Show more

Our World, Connected: season 4 trailer

Our World, Connected, the award-winning podcast from the British Council, is back for season four. Join host Christine Wilson, Director of Research and Insight, as she meets experts and changemakers from around the world to discuss the most pressing issues of our time. Hear big i ...  Show more

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