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

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Our World, Connected

British Council

35 episodes

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Our World, Connected is a brand-new podcast from the British Council, placing you at the heart of the biggest global conversations about culture, connection, and empowerment. Join host Christine Wilson, Director of British Council Research and Insight, and a diverse lineup of world-renowned experts and thinkers as they examine the most pressing issues of our time - and uncover the human stories behind them. We’ll explore the transformative power of arts, culture, language, and education amidst global challenges like peacebuilding, sustainable development, climate change, and the growth of AI.

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

Our World, Connected

37 minutes 30 seconds

3 weeks ago

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

Culture and creativity are not just reflections of society, they’re powerful tools for connection, diplomacy, and intercultural dialogue.

In this episode of Our World, Connected, we explore how art and cultural exchange can drive global cooperation, inspire climate action, embrace youth aspirations, and open new pathways for understanding in an increasingly divided world.

Host Christine Wilson is joined by Ambassador Antonio Patriota, Brazil’s Ambassador to the UK, and one of the country’s most experienced diplomats, for a wide-ranging conversation about the power of cultural exchange in shaping international relations. We discuss Brazil’s renewed environmental leadership, the UK's creative ties with Brazil, and the significance of the UK/Brazil Season of Culture 2025–26, a year-long celebration of artistic collaboration and cultural diplomacy.

Also featured in the episode is British-Iranian artist Javaad Alipoor, and his work for the UK/Australia British Council season (2021-22). He reflects on the politics of art, the power of international collaboration, and the nuanced role of soft power in global cultural work.

From the UK, to Australia, and onto Brazil, this episode highlights how cultural connections can foster understanding, amplify youth voices, and inspire action across borders.

Listen to the award-winning podcast Our World, Connected, brought to you by the British Council. Subscribe and follow for more thought-provoking conversations on culture, communication, and the power of collaboration.

🏆 Winner of Gold for Thought Leadership at the Signal Awards.

Additional Resources:

Next Gen Brazil 2025

https://www.britishcouncil.org/research-insight/next-generation-brazil

UK/Brazil Season of Culture 2025-26

https://www.britishcouncil.org.br/en/programmes/arts/ukbrseason

The Javaad Alipoor Company

https://www.javaadalipoor.co.uk/