International purchasing partnerships are becoming an increasingly common and attractive way to procure goods and services in the global marketplace. Yet these complex relationships may require special effort and attention in order to be successful. A review of the relevant literature and case...

As the interconnectedness of various nations and regions becomes more and more significant, international business people must devote increased attention to fostering long‐term co‐operation with their trading partners. This is not new, although it has been emphasised to varying degrees over...

Global Business: Positioning Ventures Ahead alerts every business to the new windows of opportunity open to those willing to explore global markets. Authors Czinkota and Ronkainen bring readers quickly up to speed on the essentials of international marketing, explaining all the strategic...

It is reasonable to ask whether the WTO's rules may hamper the ability of national and sub-national governments to be genuine pacesetters in environmental law making. Environmentalists consider that the WTO's disputes panels may encourage governments to converge to the relevant international...