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Preface List of Tables List of Figures References List of Abbreviations PART 1: INTRODUCTION, STRUCTURE AND SUBJECT Introduction and Research Question Structure Structure Subject Conclusion PART 2: INDUSTRY LEVEL - THE LIFECYCLE OF STRATEGIC ALLIANCES Introduction The Banker's Propensity to Cooperate The Use of Strategic Alliances in the European Banking Sector Discussion and Conclusion PART 3: STRATEGIC ALLIANCES - THE THEORY AND THE LITERATURE Introduction Strategy The Key Perspective Strategic Alliances PART 4: BROAD EUROPEAN PERSPECTIVES Introduction Strategic Alliances - A Definition The Rationale for Conceiving Strategic Alliances The Rationale for Forming Strategic Alliances The Rationale for Organizing Strategic Alliances The Rationale for Co-Evolution of Strategic Alliances Current Status of Strategic Alliances Future Plans for Strategic Alliances Additional Observations Conclusion PART 5: THE SUBSTANCE OF ALLIANCES Introduction Background Conceiving Cooperation Forming Cooperation Organizing Cooperation Dissolving Cooperation Conclusion PART 6: DISCUSSION, INFRASTRUCTURE ALLIANCES AND CO-EVOLUTION Introduction Conclusion Further Research Appendix 1: Summary of Strategic Alliances Readings Appendix 2: Research Methodology References Bibliography

REHAN UL-HAQ lectures in Strategic Management at The Birmingham Business School, University of Birmingham, UK. His current research is in the areas of strategic alliances and strategy. He is an associate member of the faculty at Henley Management College and also a consultant for the United Nations. His growing interest is in the co-evolution of strategic alliances particularly in the banking and fast growth firms sectors. He is the co-author of <EM>International Banking Strategic Alliances</EM> published by Palgrave Macmillan in 2003.