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<p>The role of soft power is being considered as part of the <em>Integrated Review
of Security, Defence, Development and Foreign Policy</em>. This will be informed by
the conclusions of the cross-government work already undertaken on our strategic approach
to this area.</p><p>The UK has huge soft power strengths and the FCDO is supporting
these, for example through our funding of the British Council, BBC World 2020 programme
and Chevening, Marshall and Commonwealth Scholarships. Our determination to work as
a force for good in the world is an important part of our soft power, as we are seeing
through our hosting of COP26, which is showcasing our leadership on climate, the introduction
of 'Magnitsky' sanctions to hold human rights abusers to account, and our support
for a globally accessible Covid-19 vaccine.</p>
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