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Greater UK ‘Soft Power’ Thanks to Iron Maiden?

Posted on April 14, 2013 by Mark Hillary

I was recently invited to attend a Wilton Park round-table discussion titled “Applying soft power: the Brazilian and British perspectives” in São Paulo. Wilton Park is a think tank funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office to explore policy issues … Continue reading →

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São Paulo pub quiz hosted by ITD @ Queens Head on June 1

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Mark Hillary

***VEJA ABAIXO PARA VERSAO EM PORTUGUÊS*** The “pub quiz” is a tradition of British pubs. Over 22,000 different pub quiz events take place every week in the UK making it a common way to enjoy a pint – and possibly … Continue reading →

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