Their situation is compounded by the absence of party primaries, with candidates selected instead "on the basis of alliances, networks and intrigue," according to Mr. Sabeg.
But this highly individualistic approach is missing out on many opportunities to make a difference by recognising that political bargaining power and weight is built through alliances, networks and coalitions.
Stem cell research in particular is characterised by a high degree of international alliances, networks and collaborations (Isasi 2012; Luo and Matthews 2013).
Establishments of alliances, networks, technology transfers (Calantone et al. 2002), and/or R&D collaborations with universities and research institutes (Azagra-Caro et al. 2006) may enable firms to obtain new knowledge and ideas.
This may involve the creation or further development of global alliances, networks, and task forces.
The sixth phase later added refers to extra-organizational solutions like alliances, networks or mergers of organizations.
Even though the number of research projects by foundations is already very high, it could have been even higher if global research alliances, networks or development partnerships without concrete projects would have been included.
Of course, managing alliances is sometimes a strange science, particularly given the array of relationships that can result from an alliance network.
Mr. Borris is a leader of the Main Street Alliance network, one of many small business organizations opposing the E-Verify mandate.
Already China's largest international carrier, it will attract more overseas passengers when it joins the Star Alliance network in late 2007.
